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Rosalia, WA


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Rosalia, Washington

Rosalia, Washington, in Whitman county, is 29 miles S of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 233 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The town is home to some 648 residents.

The People and Families of Rosalia

In Rosalia, about 60% of adults are married.

The people of Rosalia are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rosalia had a median family income of $37,750. Home-based work is more common in Rosalia than in most places.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Rosalia.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of the town can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.

Rosalia Housing

According to the 2000 census, 74% of the housing in Rosalia was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Rosalia.

Commuting

In Rosalia, 83% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyRosalia Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Rosalia Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 13%Rosalia Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Rosalia, WA

Comparing Rosalia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Men76
Age of the Population46
Racial Diversity31
Senior Citizens35
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
People Above Poverty56
People in Middle Class or Better44
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work64
Public Transportation Use52
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals73
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Rents69
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime1010
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