Roselle, NJ 07203 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Roselle, NJ—07203

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$517,000

1.4% YoY Growth

Household Income

$83,000

34.2% YoY Growth

Days on Market

11.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.7%

Median Rent

$2,400

8.1% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,800

9.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,300

1.3% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,500

5.4% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Roselle, NJ

As of May '26, the median home price in Roselle, NJ is $517,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.4%. This indicates that home prices in Roselle, NJ are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.7%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$517,000	1.4%
Single Family	$523,000	0.4%
Condos	$244,000	-0.8%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Roselle, NJ

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Roselle, NJ is $2,370, with a year-over-year rent change of -8.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Roselle, NJ is studios: $1,230, 1-bedrooms: $1,820, 2-bedrooms: $2,310, 3-bedrooms: $2,620, 4-bedrooms: $3,320. The most common rental property sizes in Roselle, NJ are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 45.0% and 35.5% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,400	$2,370
Studio Rent	$1,200	$1,230
1 Bed Rent	$1,800	$1,820
2 Bed Rent	$2,300	$2,310
3 Bed Rent	$2,500	$2,620
4 Bed Rent	$3,300	$3,320

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

3.4%

1 Bedroom

45.0%

2 Bedrooms

35.5%

3 Bedrooms

10.6%

4 Bedrooms

3.9%

5+ Bedrooms

1.6%

Property Listings — Roselle, NJ

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Roselle, NJ is 37. This is a decrease of -11.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 7.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$529,000	3.0%
Listing Count	57	1.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	1.0%
Days on Market	37	-11.0%

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Demographics — Roselle, NJ

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Roselle, NJ has a population of 22,500, which has increased by 4.0% over the past 5 years. Roselle, NJ is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.2% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 26.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.3% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	22,500	4.0%
% Under 18	19.2%	-11.1%
% Seniors	16.3%	7.2%
% WFH	8.3%	159.4%
% w/ College Degree	26.1%	27.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Roselle, NJ is a predominantly black area, with 45.6% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 14.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Roselle, NJ is hispanic, making up 36.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 31.9% of the population in Roselle, NJ, and this percentage has increased by 7.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	14.0%	10.2%
% Black	45.6%	-14.1%
% Hispanic	36.1%	23.6%
% Asian	1.2%	-29.4%
% Foreign Born	31.9%	7.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Roselle, NJ

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 277 mortgage originations in Roselle, NJ, of which 76.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 65.0%, with 30.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Roselle, NJ. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 20.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	277
% Conventional Loans	76.0%
% Government Loans	24.0%
% Investor Loans	5.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	20.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Roselle, NJ

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Roselle, NJ under the Section 8 program is 15.0%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Roselle, NJ, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	624
Total Units Section 8	615
% Rentals under Section 8	15.0%
% Occupied Section 8	95.8%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$190	$1,800	$1,610
2 Bedroom	-$350	$2,300	$1,950
3 Bedroom	-$40	$2,500	$2,460
4 Bedroom	-$510	$3,300	$2,790

Roselle, NJ—07203

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Roselle, NJ

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Roselle, NJ

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Roselle, NJ

Demographics — Roselle, NJ

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Roselle, NJ

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Roselle, NJ

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Roselle, NJ

Home Price to Income Ratio

Roselle, NJ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Roselle Park, NJ

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	5.1
Median Home Price	$517,000
Median Household Income	$83,000

Roselle, NJ—07203

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Roselle, NJ

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Roselle, NJ

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Roselle, NJ

Demographics — Roselle, NJ

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Roselle, NJ

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Roselle, NJ

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Roselle, NJ

Home Price to Income Ratio

Roselle, NJ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Roselle Park, NJ

Linden, NJ

Kenilworth, NJ

Elizabeth, NJ

Union, NJ

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