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Introduction to Roseland, New Jersey
Roseland, New Jersey, in Essex County, is 5 miles NW of East Orange, New Jersey and 8 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey . The town is home to some 5,298 residents.
Roseland History
Roseland once fell within the Horseneck Tract, which was purchased by English settlers in 1702. Roseland was incorporated as Centerville on March 10, 1908. It was renamed Roseland because various other places in New Jersey were already named Centerville.
Roseland and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Roseland
The Brooklyn Children's Museum and the Central Park Zoo are popular local destinations for children. The Crane Phillips Living Museum, the American Folk Art Museum, Fort Lee Historic Park & Museum, Coney Island Museum, and the Grey Art Gallery at NYU are some museums located near Roseland. Dahnert's Lake County Park, West Essex Park, Saddle River County Park and Brookdale Park offer boating, camping, hiking, picnicking and biking opportunities.
Roseland Transportation
Newark Liberty International is the nearest major airport.
Roseland Higher Education
Seton Hall University, Caldwell College, Bloomfield College and Passaic County Community College are all located near Roseland.
Roseland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Roseland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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