Why Live in Roselle
Roselle, a suburb just outside Wilmington, Delaware, features charming single-family homes along its tree-lined streets. The neighborhood is divided by Kirkwood Highway, a bustling commercial corridor that connects residents to downtown Wilmington, 8 miles east. Roselle offers a variety of home styles, including ranch, Cape Cod, and bungalow, with most properties featuring three to four bedrooms on lots averaging less than a quarter-acre. The Red Clay Consolidated School District, which serves the area, is highly rated, and Marbrook Elementary School also receives good marks. Local amenities include the Prices Corner Shopping Center, home to Urban Kitchen and major retailers like Target and JCPenney. Residents can enjoy diverse dining options such as Jack’s Country Maid Deli and Pasteles Rojas Bakery. For outdoor activities, Biden Park offers a playground, basketball courts, and a memorial for Neilia Hunter Biden. The nearby Town of Elsmere provides additional recreational spaces and hosts community events like the Fall Festival and Independence Day Celebration. Roselle is safer than the national average, and its proximity to major thoroughfares like Interstate 95 facilitates easy commutes to Philadelphia, 40 miles north. Public transportation is available via DART’s Route 006, and the Wilmington Airport, less than 10 miles away, offers flights to several major cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Roselle a good place to live?
Roselle is a good place to live. Roselle is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable. Roselle has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.7 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $74,193 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 17.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Roselle are home owners, with 21.2% of residents renting and 78.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Roselle can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Roselle neighborhood guide.
Is Roselle, DE a safe neighborhood?
Roselle, DE is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Roselle?
The median home price in Roselle is $322,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $64,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.22%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,580 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $68K a year to afford the median home price in Roselle. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Roselle is $74K.
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Home Trends in Roselle, DE
On average, homes in Roselle, Wilmington sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Roselle, Wilmington over the last 12 months is $322,500, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$322,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$322,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$224
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median List Price
$322,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%