Rosenberg, TX

Rosenberg, Texas

Rosenberg, Texas, in Fort Bend county, is 11 miles W of Sugar Land, Texas (center to center) and 30 miles SW of Houston, Texas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Houston metropolitan area. Rosenberg contains a population of approximately 24,043.

The People and Families of Rosenberg

In Rosenberg, about 51% of adults are married. Rosenberg has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.

Approximately 34% of Rosenberg is non-white. The city offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Unlike most cities, Rosenberg has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rosenberg had a median family income of $39,965.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Rosenberg favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $5,700. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Rosenberg Housing

Rosenberg has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 57% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Rosenberg, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Rosenberg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 2%

Comparative Profile of Rosenberg, TX

Comparing Rosenberg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Rosenberg Almanac

Rosenberg Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Rosenberg Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Rosenberg residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Rosenberg, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Rosenberg High Schools (2004)

LAMAR CONS H S
4606 MUSTANG AVE
281-341-3434
A Title I school.
Serves 1,640 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

B F TERRY H S
5500 AVE N
281-341-3500
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,567 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

COMMUNITY CTR
1000 E STADIUM DR
281-341-3553
A Special Education School
Serves 28 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 7

ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER
1708 AVE M
281-341-3257
A Non-traditional School
Serves 26 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 2.7

FORT BEND CO ALTER
3403 AVE F
281-341-5324
A Non-traditional School
Serves 17 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 5.7

Rosenberg Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

NEW: Community Comments below!