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Roselle, New Jersey

Introduction to Roselle, New Jersey

Roselle, New Jersey, in Union county, is 2 miles S of Union, New Jersey and 6 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is part of the Newark metropolitan statistical area. About 21,274 people live in Roselle.

Roselle History

In 1664, a group of Englishmen from Long Island purchased the land now known as Union County from local Native Americans. On January 19, 1883, Thomas Edison lit up the entire town using the first electric lighting system with overhead wires. Influenced by the "Boroughitis" phenomenon of the late 19th century, Roselle was officially incorporated on December 20, 1894. According to some sources, the town was named after developer John C. Rose.

Roselle and nearby Attractions

  • Abraham Clark Memorial House
  • Edison National Historic Site
  • Weequahic Park
  • Snug Harbor Cultural Center
  • Branch Brook Park
  • Liberty Hall Museum

Things To Do In Roselle

Roselle offers great opportunities to learn about the areas history, art, and culture. There are many museums in and around the town including Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, Thomas A. Edison Memorial Tower & Museum, Historic Richmond Town, Crane Phillips Living Museum, and Woodruff House-Eaton Store Museum. Those interested can also visit the New Jersey Performing Arts Center nearby. Roselle has a number of picturesque churches that still retain the old world charm. The Warinanco Park is a good place to spend a day out with family and friends. Golfers can enjoy a game or two at the Roselle Golf Course or the Weequahic Park Golf Course.

Roselle Transportation

Newark Liberty International is the nearest local airport.

Roselle Higher Education

Kean University, Union County College, Seton Hall University, Rutgers University-Newark, the New Jersey Institute Of Technology, Essex County College and the CUNY-College of Staten Island are some of the local colleges and universities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyRoselle Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyRoselle Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Roselle Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 18%Roselle Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Roselle, NJ

Comparing Roselle 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
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Women96
Female Share of the Population810
Well-Paid Single Men74
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Age of the Population42
Senior Citizens44
Male Share of the Population31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income73
People in Middle Class or Better73
People Above Poverty63
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Rents38
Housing Recently Built24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime74
Low Violent Crime43
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