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Roselle Park, New Jersey

Introduction to Roselle Park, New Jersey

Roselle Park, 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 13,281 people live in Roselle Park.

Roselle Park History

The Leni Lenape native Americans were the original inhabitants of the area now known as the Union county. In 1651, early Dutch colonists purchased the region from the Indians. However, they were ousted by the British in 1664. Samuel Williams is the first recorded settler in this area. He arrived here with his son in the year 1700. Railroads began to be constructed in 1839 and Roselle Park was officially incorporated on March 22, 1901.

Roselle Park and nearby Attractions

  • Roselle Park Historical Society
  • Veteran's Memorial Library
  • Church of the Assumption
  • Edison National Historic Site
  • Roselle Park Museum
  • Cora Hartshorn Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary

Things To Do In Roselle Park

Among the important historical locations in the town of Roselle Park are the Veteran's Memorial Library and the Roselle Park Historical Society. Also nearby are Liberty Hall and Boxwood Hall. While in Roselle Park, one can also pay a visit to the Crane Phillips Living Museum, the Roselle Park Museum, and the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey.

Roselle Park Transportation

Air transportation is available from Newark Liberty International Airport.

Roselle Park Higher Education

Higher educational opportunities are available at quite a few institutes near Roselle Park. Among these are Kean University, Union County College, Seton Hall University and Rutgers University-Newark.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Roselle Park Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Roselle Park Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Roselle Park Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Roselle Park Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Roselle Park Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Roselle Park, NJ

Comparing Roselle Park 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 Diversity109
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men96
Male Share of the Population76
Age of the Population64
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
Median Family Income85
People in Middle Class or Better84
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times48
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Affordability of Rents26
Housing Recently Built22
Affordability of Property Taxes14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime96
Low Violent Crime64

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