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Roselle, NJ


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Roselle, New Jersey

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

The People and Families of Roselle

In Roselle, about 43% of adults are married. Roselle has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Approximately 64% of Roselle is non-white. In the town you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Roselle had a median family income of $58,841.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($2,000) in Roselle than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Roselle Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Roselle, about 61% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the town were built is earlier than in most places. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Roselle. The average property tax bill in the town is higher than that of most other communities in New Jersey.

Commuting

In Roselle, 82% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in Roselle is the public transportation system.

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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