Living in Rosenberg, TX
Suburb in Texas
Rosenberg is a suburb in Texas, home to about 39,000 people, with 3.0 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, a car is essential. Life moves at a relaxed pace, and homes are mostly apartments.
Is Rosenberg a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 10 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Affordable housing: a typical 3-bedroom home is about $264k and rents for $2,120 a month
- Low natural disaster risk: 11 federally declared disasters since 2000
- Easy flying: HOU is 34 mi away
👎 Cons
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Quieter on culture: few museums and attractions nearby
- Fewer graduates: 22% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
- Hot summers: highs around 93°F
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Key facts
Living in Rosenberg: common questions
What is the cost of living in Rosenberg?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $264k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,120 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are close to the US average (index 99, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Rosenberg?
Texas has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 1.52% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Rosenberg safe?
Violent crime is close to the national rate (1.0× in FBI 2019 data).
How are the schools in Rosenberg?
Public schools in Rosenberg test close to the US average in math and reading (2018–19 state tests, put on one national scale with NAEP), with about 16 students per teacher.
What is the weather like in Rosenberg?
Rosenberg is warm all year: winter days average around 66°F and summer days around 93°F.
Does Rosenberg get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes: 11 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.92 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Rosenberg?
The nearest major airport is HOU, about 34 mi away.
How Rosenberg scores
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