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Roseland, NJ


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Roseland, New Jersey

Roseland, New Jersey, in Essex county, is 5 miles NW of East Orange, New Jersey (center to center) and 8 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. Part of the surrounding Newark metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Roseland is home to some 5,298 residents.

The People and Families of Roseland

In Roseland, about 62% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Roseland than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Roseland had a median family income of $93,957. More so than most places, the people in Roseland generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Roseland are poor than in most places in New Jersey. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Roseland.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($19,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Roseland. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Roseland Housing

According to the 2000 census, 80% of the housing in Roseland was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Roseland, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Roseland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRoseland Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRoseland Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRoseland Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRoseland People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Roseland Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Roseland College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Roseland Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Roseland Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Roseland, NJ

Comparing Roseland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity64
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use95
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times37
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Property Taxes13
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime96
Low Violent Crime75

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