Rosenberg, Texas
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 21% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 65% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 16% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 72% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 25% of US places
- top 5% for comfortable days
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- bottom 4% for summer humidity
Rosenberg is a mid-size city in Texas with about 39,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include comfortable days, annual snowfall, and income tax. It rates lower on violent crime and summer humidity.
Official websiteci.rosenberg.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Mild winters · Wet
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72%47%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.8 in3.6 in
oppressive 91%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$66k55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$60kbetter than 13% of US places
Home Value$208k62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 23% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 33% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.62%better than 20% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden7.82%better than 80% of US places
Unemployment3.4%better than 55% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)55°F94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation51.1 in82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days192 daysbetter than 17% of US places
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 4% of US places
Comfortable Days127 daysbetter than 95% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk78.0better than 30% of US places
Air Quality42 AQIbetter than 70% of US places
School Quality51.6better than 39% of US places
Violent Crime2009/100kbetter than 8% of US places
Property Crime1720/100kbetter than 25% of US places
Community
Population38,72296th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age31.211th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.7299th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9440th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1120th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)18.9%7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)13.4%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)57.8%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)9.0%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.0%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 33% of US places
Walkability8.0/20better than 73% of US places
Airport Distance34 mibetter than 79% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access81.8%better than 35% of US places
Amenities Nearby12.14better than 16% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 61% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Rosenberg an affordable place to live?
- Rosenberg is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $60k, better than 13% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Rosenberg?
- The median home value in Rosenberg is $208k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Rosenberg?
- Median household income in Rosenberg is $66k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Rosenberg?
- Median gross rent in Rosenberg is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Rosenberg safe?
- Rosenberg is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2009/100k (better than 8%). Property crime is 1720/100k.
- What is the weather like in Rosenberg?
- Rosenberg averages 85°F in July and 55°F in January, with 51.1 in of annual precipitation and about 192 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Rosenberg?
- Public-school quality in Rosenberg is below average, scoring better than 39% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Rosenberg?
- The average one-way commute in Rosenberg is 28 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)