When Michigan gained statehood, Roseville was predominantly farmland. The area grew and developed as road construction connected it to Detroit, located about 18 miles to the southwest, in the middle of the 19th century. Today, the city is industrial and home to automotive suppliers, printing facilities and food service businesses, offering various employment opportunities for the city’s 47,000 residents.
A major thoroughfare slices diagonally through the city, placing businesses and services within proximity to the surrounding neighborhoods. Nearby interstates continue to connect the area to Detroit and other outlying areas, bringing commerce in and making for predictable commutes. “It’s an affordable community that’s centrally located,” says Jim Wellington, Realtor with RE/MAX First. “It’s close to the freeways, close to shopping and dining.”
Roseville is a tight-knit community located just minutes from Downtown Detroit.
Residents of Roseville enjoy living in close proximity to the city's shopping centers.
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Mid-century condos, townhomes and single-family homes
Spread out in grid patterns around the city’s main thoroughfares, Roseville streets are lined with a mix of single-family homes, townhomes and condos. The city’s midcentury housing boom brought with it a landscape characterized by homes like Dutch colonial revivals, split-levels and ranch-style homes. Smaller homes needing significant repairs can sell as low as $10,000, while new and more up to date homes sell as high as $320,000. Condos and townhomes typically range from $20,000 to $200,000. In 2024, the median home price was $156,000, up 4% from the previous year and lower than the national median of around $420,000. “Most of the homes were built around the 1950s and 60s,” Wellington says. “Nicely updated homes tend to sell quick, but fixer uppers tend to take a little longer.”
Cape Cod style homes in Roseville are an excellent choice for first time buyers.
Those who are budget-minded will enjoy Roseville's extensive stock of bungalow-style homes.
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Roseville Community Schools
The Roseville Community Schools district earns an overall grade of C on Niche. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1 across seven elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. Neighboring Roseville’s westside, Macomb Community College offers a postsecondary education without leaving the area.
Roseville High School serves 1,216 students in grades 9-12 in 2025, according to Niche.com.
Students living in Roseville can enjoy quick commutes to Macomb Community College.
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Eight Roseville parks and a recreational center
The Recreation Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe oversees programs and facilities in the city. RARE promotes healthy living in the city via events, adult and youth classes and outreach programs. It also manages the city’s 5-acre recreation center, which has meeting rooms, athletic fields and courts. Roseville’s green spaces include eight public parks. Traditional amenities include basketball courts, playgrounds, bike trails and picnic shelters, but inline skate areas, rain gardens and horseshoe pits are also available.
The Recreation Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe offers programming for all ages.
Playtime is special at Veterans Memorial Park in Roseville.
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The Gratiot Avenue commercial corridor
Though the city is primarily residential, it has pockets of shopping and dining along its central thoroughfare, Gratiot Avenue. Macomb Mall has been a staple of commerce in the city since it opened
in 1964, and the surrounding area holds national retail chains. Grocery options include big names like Kroger and Walmart as well as stores like Joe Randazzo’s Fruit and Vegetable Market, which stocks locally grown produce.
Locally owned businesses and large box stores are located along Gratiot Ave in Roseville.
Shop at Randazzo's in Roseville for fresh produce at an affordable price.
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Car shows and community events
Small events like the city library’s book clubs, interactive art and game nights and LEGO days are common throughout the year in Roseville. The city also hosts a list of larger annual events like the Jammin’ at the Junction car show, held on the “strip” of Utica Road, between Gratiot Avenue and 12 Mile Road. Another signature event is the Roseville Gratiot Cruise, a rolling showcase of antique and custom cars that raises money for various local charities.
Transportation and health care infrastructures
On the east side, Interstate 94 connects the city to downtown Detroit, 18 miles away. Interstate 696, on Roseville’s southside, takes drivers west to Interstate 96 and the state’s Lake Michigan coast. Roseville is part of Detroit’s SMART bus system, giving residents access to the larger city without needing a vehicle. Roseville’s hospital systems are located just south of the I94 and I696 intersection. Mansour Mercy Medical Center and Corewell Health provide Roseville’s emergent care, but neither is a designated Trauma Center. The closest is Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital’s Warren Campus, 5 miles west. Ascension is a Level III Trauma Center.
Weather, environmental and crime considerations
Roseville summers are warm, but winters are characterized by freezing temperatures, snow and sometimes harshly cold winds. The warm season stretches from May to September, while the cold season runs from November to March. January is typically the coldest month, with average highs of 33 degrees Fahrenheit.
In December 2023, Roseville’s violent crime rate was more than double the national rate. At that same time, the city’s property crime rate was also significantly higher than the national average.
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