Overview

Introduction to Roseville, Michigan

Roseville, Michigan, in Macomb county, is 2 miles W of St. Clair Shores, Michigan and 12 miles NE of Detroit, Michigan. The city is conveniently located inside the Detroit metropolitan area.

Roseville History

Roseville was made a part of Orange Township in 1837 when Michigan became a state. The name Roseville derives from the Roseville Post Office, which was established in 1836 by William Rose. The area was incorporated as the Village of Roseville in 1926. It became a city in the year 1958.

Roseville and nearby Attractions

  • Rotary Park
  • Kiwanis Park
  • Galaxy Amusement Center
  • Detroit Historical Museum
  • Hazel Park Harness Raceway
  • Charles H Wright Museum of African American History

Things To Do In Roseville

Since Roseville is near the beach, recreational activities in the area primarily revolve around it. The city’s recreation department arranges annual holiday celebrations, as well as other programs regularly.

Roseville Transportation

Detroit City Airport is nearby.

Roseville Higher Education

Macomb Community College is in the neighborhood. Other institutes of higher learning include the University of Phoenix and Lawrence Technological University.

Demographics

People

Total Population47,603
Male Share of the Population48.2%
Female Share of the Population51.8%
Senior Citizens13.8%
Employed Population 16+21,974
Age of the Population39

Families

% of people married36%
Average household size2

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher12.1%
Median Earnings25+$32,987
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$27,363
Median Earnings With High School Degree$31,487

Wealth

Median Family Income$52,314
% Above Poverty Level83.2%
% Below Poverty Level16.8%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time26 minutes
% Working from Home1.7%
% Walking and Biking to Work2.2%
% Using Public Transportation2.1%

Housing

People Living Alone33.9%
Median Gross Rent$956
Median House Value$79,100

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)26.6%
German19.5%
Polish15.8%
Irish11.9%
Italian9.6%
English5.6%
French Except Basque4.9%
Canadian2.5%
Scottish2.3%
Belgian1.5%
Arab1.2%
Dutch1.2%
Hungarian1%
Russian0.7%
Swedish0.5%
African0.5%
West Indian0.4%
Romanian0.4%
Slovak0.4%
Welsh0.4%
Greek0.4%
Austrian0.4%
Finnish0.4%
Lebanese0.4%
Norwegian0.3%
Ukrainian0.3%
Danishn0.3%
Czech0.3%
Bahamian0.3%
US/American0.2%
Croatian0.2%
Maltese0.2%
Swiss0.1%
Jamaican0.1%
Egyptian0.1%
Albanian0.1%
Iraqi0.1%
Serbian0.1%
Syrian0.1%
Lithuanian0.1%
Palestinian0.1%
Jordanian0.1%
Nigerian0.1%
South African0.1%
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Roseville Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyMacomb County
Standard Zip Codes48066
Phone Area Codes586
Time ZoneAmerica/Detroit
Approximate Latitude42.5
Approximate Longitude-82.93

Roseville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

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

StationGROSSE POINTE FARMS
Distance7.3 miles
Jan Temp19 to 32 F
Apr Temp38 to 57 F
Jul Temp64 to 83 F
Oct Temp45 to 62 F
Annual Precip33.9 inches
StationDETROIT CITY AP
Distance7.4 miles
Jan Temp20 to 33 F
Apr Temp39 to 59 F
Jul Temp66 to 85 F
Oct Temp45 to 62 F
Annual Precip0 inches
StationDETROIT METRO AP
Distance27.3 miles
Jan Temp18 to 31 F
Apr Temp38 to 58 F
Jul Temp64 to 83 F
Oct Temp43 to 61 F
Annual Precip32.8 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Center Line8,303$56,679
Eastpointe32,576$53,342
Fraser14,638$72,416
Grosse Pointe Woods15,559$112,071
Harper Woods13,959$54,035
St. Clair Shores59,781$72,965

Roseville Public Libraries

Roseville Public Library
29777 GRATIOT AVENUE
Roseville, Michigan
(586) 685-5750

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Roseville Public Schools

Conner Creek Academy East - Elementary
16911 Eastland St
ZIP: 48066
(586) 779-8055
Primary
Total Enrollment 388
Dort Elementary School
16225 Dort
ZIP: 48066
(586) 445-5750
Primary
Total Enrollment 271
Eastland Middle School
18700 Frank St
ZIP: 48066
(586) 445-5700
Middle
Total Enrollment 328
Fountain Elementary School
16850 Wellington
ZIP: 48066
(586) 445-5765
Primary
Total Enrollment 331
Global Preparatory Academy
26200 Ridgemont
ZIP: 48066
(586) 575-9500
Primary
Total Enrollment 163
Huron Park Elementary School
18530 Marquette St
ZIP: 48066
(586) 445-5780
Primary
Total Enrollment 370
John R. Kment Elementary School
20033 Washington St
ZIP: 48066
(586) 445-5756
Primary
Total Enrollment 341
Joseph G. Steenland Elementary School
16335 Chestnut St
ZIP: 48066
(586) 445-5745
Primary
Total Enrollment 472
Kaiser Elementary School
16700 Wildwood St
ZIP: 48066
(586) 445-5785
Primary
Total Enrollment 232
Lucile S. Patton Elem. School
18851 Mckinnon St
ZIP: 48066
(586) 445-5795
Primary
Total Enrollment 200
Mark Twain Elementary School
30601 Calahan Rd
ZIP: 48066
(586) 439-6900
Primary
Total Enrollment 386
Oakland-macomb Montessori Academy
17350 Wellington Ave
ZIP: 48066
(616) 785-8440
Reach Charter Academy
25275 Chippendale St
ZIP: 48066
(586) 498-9171
Primary
Total Enrollment 731
Roseville High School
17855 Common Rd
ZIP: 48066
(586) 445-5540
High
Total Enrollment 1580
Roseville Middle School
16250 Martin Rd
ZIP: 48066
(586) 445-5600
Middle
Total Enrollment 757
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