The Town FilesRoselle, Illinois
Village in DuPage County · population 22,897 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $344,700
- Household income
- $111,318
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 34 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 54
- Median age
- 42.2
Roselle is a village of 22,897 people in DuPage County, Illinois. The median home is worth $344,700, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks more of a college town than 90% of Illinois towns, better for young professionals than 87% of Illinois towns, more vibrant than 87% of Illinois towns.
How Roselle ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Roselle is worth $344,700, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $111,318, which is more affordable than 19% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,641 a month. 78.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Roselle | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $344,700 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,641 | $960 |
| Median household income | $111,318 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 78.4% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Roselle
| People | Roselle | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.3% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 2.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 21.5% | — |
| Work from home | 16.3% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 27.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.4% | 90.4% |
Weather in Roselle
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 13.7°F. About 38.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 34.0 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 153 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
54 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Roselle since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 12, 1976 about 9.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 27, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 177 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 26, 2019.
Severe weather in DuPage County since 1996
DuPage County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| August 19, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1935: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in DuPage County
DuPage County had 622,113 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,674 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Roselle itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Public schools in Roselle
16 public schools with 5,047 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Park High School | 9-12 | 2,579 | 15.5 |
| Frederick Nerge Elem School | K-6 | 621 | 15.1 |
| Spring Hills Elem School | PK-5 | 483 | 15.1 |
| Waterbury Elem School | K-5 | 439 | 11.3 |
| Medinah Primary School | PK-2 | 257 | 16.1 |
| Medinah Middle School | 6-8 | 238 | 13.2 |
| Roselle Middle School | 6-8 | 222 | 13.1 |
| Medinah Intermediate School | 3-5 | 208 | 13.9 |
| ALSP-Medinah Inter Sch-Medinah SD | Other | — | — |
| LASSO-Medinah Primary Sch-Medinah | Other | — | — |
| Lincoln Academy | Other | — | — |
| LASSO-Spring Hills Sch-Roselle SD | Other | — | — |
Towns near Roselle
- Bloomingdale, IL2.0 mi · 22,382 people · home $376,500
- Hanover Park, IL2.9 mi · 37,470 people · home $274,200
- Schaumburg, IL3.4 mi · 78,723 people · home $330,400
- Itasca, IL3.5 mi · 9,543 people · home $390,800
- Glendale Heights, IL4.3 mi · 33,176 people · home $261,700
- Carol Stream, IL4.8 mi · 39,854 people · home $335,000
- Bartlett, IL4.9 mi · 41,105 people · home $375,700
- Elk Grove Village, IL5.1 mi · 32,812 people · home $347,100
Roselle questions
Is Roselle, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Roselle scores better for retirees than 41% of Illinois towns and quieter than 17%. 17.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.2).
How much does a house cost in Roselle?
The median owner-occupied home in Roselle is valued at $344,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $111,318, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,641 a month.
What is the weather like in Roselle?
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 13.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.0 inches of precipitation a year and 34.0 inches of snow.
Does Roselle get tornadoes?
54 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Roselle since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 12, 1976. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)