Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
15%
Roselle Park
Roselle Park, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,953
Population
14,928
Renter Mix
45% Rent
Offering terrific access to Merck and New York City
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Commuter
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Low Crime
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Roselle Park is a suburban borough positioned just west of Elizabeth and roughly twenty miles from New York City. Largely a residential community, Roselle Park has become quite popular as a home base for New York area commuters and folks working at the Merck offices just north of town.
The rental market is diverse and rather affordable for the area, and the extremely low crime rate makes it an attractive option for families. Living in Roselle Park will also put you very close to numerous are parks and golf courses, making it easy to spend time outdoors.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$85,027
Average: $109,676
Education
4,702
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,657
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Roselle Park has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Roselle Park, NJ is $1,431 for a studio, $1,954 for one bedroom, $2,524 for two bedrooms, and $1,790 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Roselle Park has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,954/month
679 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Roselle Park, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
353 Students
Ernest J. Finizio - Aldene Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
261 Students
Robert Gordon Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
308 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
479 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
630 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- William Miller Sperry Observatory
- Hawk Rise Sanctuary
- Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
- Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation
- Liberty State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.