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Rosedale, MD

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Rosedale - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

20,845
Residents
$83,957
Median income
$264,900
Median home
$1,857
Median rent (state)

Rosedale - the verdict

Rosedale ranks in the 66th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

66th
percentile, household income
59th
percentile, home value
78th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Rosedale, MD

Maryland's Rosedale is a small city, with 20,845 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in Rosedale brings in $83,957 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 7.3%. Typical homes in Rosedale are valued around $264,900, and the median resident age is 40.6 years. 22.6% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 60.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The city is served by 1 public schools according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Maryland carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Maryland scores 105.0 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,857 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Maryland run around $255, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Commute times here average 27.0 minutes, with 70.0% driving alone and 10.6% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 95.0 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

20,845 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Maryland

Median Household Income

$83,957 /yr

Poverty 7.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

105.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Maryland average

How does Rosedale compare to other US cities?

Here's how Rosedale stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 66% higher than other cities
Home value 59% pricier than other cities
Median rent 78% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Rosedale against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Maryland only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Maryland-relative analysis

Median Home Value sits close to the middle of Maryland's city distribution

Among the 450 Maryland cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Rosedale ranks #332 - the 26th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Rosedale only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#294 of 445
34th percentile in Maryland
Median Gross Rent
#180 of 479
38th percentile in Maryland
Median Home Value
#332 of 450
26th percentile in Maryland
Poverty Rate
#134 of 479
71st percentile in Maryland
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#334 of 479
30th percentile in Maryland

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Maryland only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

66thIncome percentile

66th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Rosedale's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$264,900 41st percentile more affordable than 41% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Rosedale $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Rosedale, MD Rosedale, MD's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Rosedale, MD-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Rosedale, MD median $83,957/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Rosedale, MD's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Rosedale, MD. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 22.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 7.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 60.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
20,845
Median Income
$83,957
Median Home Value
$264,900
Median Age
40.6
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Labor force participation
60.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
27.0 minutes
Drive Alone
70.0%
Carpool
11.6%
Public Transit
4.3%
Walk
1.8%
Work from Home
10.6%
Other
1.7%

Based on 9,927 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Maryland - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$255
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Maryland state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Maryland state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Rosedale sits in

Cost of Living Index
105.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,857/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
95.0 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Maryland

Hyattsville
20,861 people
Arbutus
20,869 people
Westminster
20,257 people
Langley Park
22,057 people
Camp Springs
22,174 people
Beltsville
19,086 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Rosedale's 20,845 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Mill Creek, WA
20,846 people
Murrysville, PA
20,839 people
East Moline, IL
20,837 people
Rosamond, CA
20,835 people
Arnold, MO
20,884 people
Park Forest, IL
20,898 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Rosedale's $83,957 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Lakeside, MT
$83,958 median income
Burnsville, MN
$83,953 median income
Long Beach, CA
$83,969 median income
Palos Hills, IL
$83,969 median income
Keuka Park, NY
$83,942 median income
Sand Point, OK
$83,973 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Rosedale, MD Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Rosedale, MD - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 44.0% 40.0% 7.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 9.8% White 44.0% Black or African American 40.0% Asian 5.8% American Indian 0.4% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 2.6% Two or more races 7.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Rosedale compares to nearby Maryland cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Rosedale (this city) 20,845 $83,957
Hyattsville 20,861 $94,231
Arbutus 20,869 $97,215
Westminster 20,257 $79,431
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MD NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Rosedale, MD?

What is the population of Rosedale, MD? +

Rosedale, MD has a population of 20,845 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Rosedale, MD? +

In Rosedale, the typical household earns $83,957 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Rosedale? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Rosedale; the closest available measure is the Maryland state average, a cost of living index of 105.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Maryland vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Rosedale, MD? +

A typical home in Rosedale is worth $264,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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