Roseville, MN

Census place 2755852 · pop 35,802

D59/ 100
😐 Meh
D
in MN
📍 Minnesota ranks #5 of 50 states →
🏆 Jobs2.7% · top 11%
🚽 Property crime8522/100k · bottom 1%
Taxes
1.24% property · US 0.99%8.14% sales · US 7.00%up to 9.85% income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Property crime rate8522/100k0

U.S. median 964/100k · worse than most cities

8522 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Income inequality0.4820

U.S. median 0.43 · worse than most cities

Gini 0.48 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Violent crime rate400/100k25

U.S. median 152/100k · worse than most cities

400 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Population growth (5yr)-0.6%26

U.S. median +2.4% · worse than most cities

-0.6% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Housing cost$352,10037

U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities

$352,100 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Property-tax burden1.24%38

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

1.24% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level92/10042

U.S. median 77/100 · worse than most cities

92/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Broadband access91.8%51

U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities

91.8% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Homeownership66.4%57

U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities

66.4% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level1 days62

U.S. median 1 days · better than most cities

1 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Median household income$86,93064

U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities

$86,930 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Rent$1,504/mo68

U.S. median $1,756/mo · better than most cities

$1,504/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Commute time21 min71

U.S. median 24 min · better than most cities

21 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Poverty rate7.5%72

U.S. median 12.1% · better than most cities

7.5% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Adult obesity29.3%78

U.S. median 36.5% · better than most cities

29.3% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Adult smoking9.9%80

U.S. median 14.6% · better than most cities

9.9% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Poor mental health14.4%84

U.S. median 17.4% · better than most cities

14.4% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Uninsured adults6.1%84

U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities

6.1% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Air quality (AQI)County-level36 AQI86

U.S. median 42 AQI · better than most cities

36 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Bachelor's degree or higher55.0%87

U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities

55.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Physical inactivity17.5%89

U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities

17.5% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Unemployment rateCounty-level2.7%89

U.S. median 3.6% · better than most cities

2.7% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Frequently asked

Is Roseville, MN a good place to live?
By the numbers, Roseville scores 59/100 — a D (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is unemployment rate and its weakest is property crime rate. Minnesota overall ranks #5 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Roseville, MN?
Roseville reports 400 violent crimes per 100k and 8522 property crimes per 100k — worse than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Roseville, MN expensive to live in?
Roseville has a median home value of $352,100 and typical rent around $1,504/mo — pricier than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Roseville, MN?
Its weakest measured area is property crime rate (8522/100k) — 0/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Roseville, MN best at?
Its strongest measured area is unemployment rate (2.7%) — 89/100, better than most U.S. cities. (A county-level figure.)

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.