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A town of 40,646. Healthier than 70% of U.S. towns.
Population
40,646
+25% since 2010
Typical home
$312K
−2.4% in a year
Household income
$66K
median
Median age
32.8
years
Jobs based here
20,452
Balanced
What makes Rosenberg stand out
The 3 things Rosenberg does most differently from other towns.
A growing town
Rosenberg has grown 25% since 2010
30,618 people in 2010; 40,646 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Rosenberg’s report card
HealthCHealthier than 30% of U.S. townsHousing$312K4% above the TX typical homeSchoolsA−Beats 75% of TX districtsOutdoors7 miof trails · 2% conservedClimate95°/44°Summer high · winter lowCommute21 miHalf of commuters travel lessSafetyC+Less crime than 40% of U.S. townsHazards48/100Moderate risk of storm & flood damage
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All →- Terry vs Tomas - Boys Junior Varsity Football 09/23/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 23
- Bush High vs Ft. Bend Austin - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/24/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 17
- Lamar vs Reading - Boys Middle School Football 09/15/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 13
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Rosenberg. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 30% of U.S. towns
Rosenberg beats the Texas average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
CHealth Grade
26 measures vs. Texas
1 better20 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Rosenberg | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| More uninsured adults | 24.5% | 19.1% |
Oakbend Medical Center
3.8 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
45th
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Rosenberg home is worth about $312K
The typical Rosenberg home is worth about $312,000, down 2.4% in a year, close to the Texas typical home.
$312KZillow home value
Typical home value
Rosenberg$312K
Texas$299K
Market temperature
50
days on market
94%
sale-to-list price
−2.4%
value change, 1 year
39
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Schools
Rosenberg’s public schools outperform 75% of Texas districts
The public schools Rosenberg’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 75% of Texas’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Arredondo El | PK–5 | 678 | B+ |
| Taylor Ray El | PK–5 | 615 | A− |
| Travis El | PK–5 | 579 | C− |
| Bowie El | PK–5 | 523 | B |
| Meyer El | PK–5 | 478 | C− |
| Jackson El | PK–5 | 293 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduationAll 22 schools →
Outdoors
2% of Rosenberg is conserved land
7.0 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves.
2%conserved
2%
conserved · 478 of 24,120 acres
7.0 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
#284
most conserved land in TX
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sunset Park | 0.7 mi | 17 |
| 2. Garcia Memorial Park | 0.3 mi | 12 |
| 3. Travis Park | 0.3 mi | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Rosenberg has warm winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 94°, a January night drops to 44°, and snow is almost unheard of.
95°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter46–66°
Spring60–80°
Summer74–94°
Fall61–82°
Dec 13
typical first frost
Feb 9
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
95°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in seven working residents works right in Rosenberg
Most working residents leave Rosenberg for work: only 15% work in town. The top destinations are Houston (35%), Sugar Land (8%) and Stafford (2%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
15%work in town
Where working residents work
In Rosenberg15%
Houston35%
Sugar Land8%
Stafford2%
Richmond2%
21 mi
median commute distance
20,452
jobs based in Rosenberg
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 40% of U.S. towns
Rosenberg reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 60% report less.
C+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Rosenberg2
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Rosenberg13.3
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
40th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
43rd
percentile among TX towns
87
violent crimes reported in 2025
579
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
89
paid flood claims since 1983
8
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
About Rosenberg
City in Texas, United States
Rosenberg is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, within the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area and Fort Bend County. It was named for Henry Von Rosenberg, who immigrated to Texas from Switzerland in 1843. Von Rosenberg was an important figure in the settlement of Fort Bend County and the Gulf Coast region. The population was 38,282 at the 2020 census, up from 30,618 at the 2010 census. The community holds the Fort Bend County fair in October. Rosenberg is adjacent to the city of Richmond, the Fort Bend county seat.
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- Population
- 38,282
- Area
- 33 sq mi
- Elevation
- 105 ft
- ZIP code
- 77471
Rosenberg’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Rosenberg.
RichmondCumingsRosenberg