Roseville, California
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Roseville, CA.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Roseville, CA?
Roseville, CA has a MapsToIt housing cost index of 182 (well above the U.S. housing-cost baseline; 100 = U.S. avg). Median home value is about $630,600 and median rent about $2,099, against national ACS medians of $303,400 and $1,348. Median household income is roughly $117,354. Typical commute is 22 minutes; summer highs average 92°F. Violent-offense rates run about 182.7 per 100k (catalog avg 559.5).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 182U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $630,600U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $2,099U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $117,354U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.5%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 22 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 182.7per 100k · catalog avg 559.5
- Summer high
- 92°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Roseville compares with a U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals) or a MapsToIt catalog average (crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 163,304City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $117,354Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year49% above U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 182ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year82% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $630,600City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year108% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $2,099City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year56% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.5%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-10-19 · August 2026Near U.S. rate (4.2%)U.S. 4.2% - Avg commute
- 22 min12% below catalog avgCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime rate
- 182.7per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)67% below catalog avgCatalog avg 559.5 - Property crime rate
- 2225.1per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)26% below catalog avgCatalog avg 3005.3 - Summer high
- 92°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals5.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 87°F
- Winter low
- 42°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals7.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 35°F
- Annual rainfall
- 19.2 inAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals42% below catalog avgCatalog avg 33.2 in
- Sunny days
- 304As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals13% above catalog avgCatalog avg 268
Population trend
Roseville grew 36.2% from 119,916 in 2010 to 163,304 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Roseville, CA expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Roseville runs 82 points higher on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 182 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $630,600 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $2,099 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Roseville, CA?
Budget first around $2,099/month rent or $630,600 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $630,600
- Median rent $2,099/month
- Median household income $117,354
What is the job market like in Roseville, CA?
Labor-market context for Roseville: unemployment 4.5% and median income $117,354. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 4.5% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $117,354
How long is the typical commute in Roseville, CA?
Plan on roughly 22 minutes each way in Roseville. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 22 minutes average one-way
Is Roseville, CA safer than similar U.S. cities?
Roseville's FBI-derived violent rate (~182.7/100k) sits below the catalog average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 182.7 per 100k
- Property 2225.1 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Roseville, CA?
Roseville's climate profile: 92°F summer peaks, 42°F winter mornings, 19.2" annual rainfall, and 304 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 92°F
- Winter low 42°F
- 19.2 in rain · 304 sunny days
Which neighborhoods do relocators research in Roseville, CA?
Downtown is the name relocators hear first; compare it with West Roseville and Galleria once you know your job location.
- Downtown
- West Roseville
- Galleria
About 163,304 people live in Roseville, CA. Median household income is roughly $117,354, while the ACS housing-cost index sits near 182 — well above the national housing-cost baseline (100 ≈ U.S. average). Entry home prices around $630,600 still look attainable compared with coastal metros.
If you only tour one corridor, make it Downtown; if you have a weekend, contrast it with West Roseville and the quieter edges near Galleria. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI crime figures, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Roseville with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Pacific weather, wildfire seasons, and housing scarcity dominate relocation tradeoffs. Roughly 304 sunny days a year give outdoor routines unusual calendar reliability. Plan on roughly 22 minutes each way for a typical commute. Unemployment recently ran near 4.5%, broadly in line with many large U.S. counties. Violent-offense rates near 182.7 per 100k compare favorably with many peer metros, though local blocks still differ.
Neighborhoods often researched
- Downtown
- West Roseville
- Galleria
Nearby & similar cities
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Roseville city, 1600000US0662938) — As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Placer County, August 2026 — As of 2026-10-19 · August 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019), city offenses per 100k — As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00023271 SACRAMENTO 5 ESE) — As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-10-19