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Roseville, MN

A town of about 35,802 people in Ramsey County, part of the Minneapolis area. Resident comments and photos are about Roseville; job numbers cover the wider area.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Around Roseville

Roseville Old Dutch HQ
Roseville Old Dutch HQ · Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
Roseville Target
Roseville Target · Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
Roseville Rosedale
Roseville Rosedale · Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
Reservoir Woods Park
Reservoir Woods Park · Photo: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
Roseville Public Library
Roseville Public Library · Photo: Runner1928, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Where it is
Roseville
Roseville in Minnesota
Minnesota in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of Roseville's center.

52
grocery stores
200+
restaurants
99
coffee shops
200+
parks
200+
playgrounds
21
libraries
3
movie theaters
15
live theaters
8
museums
30
bookstores
38
gyms
47
bars
23
pharmacies
4
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Biking and trails

Within 5 miles of the center of Roseville.

Bike lanes and bike paths
251 miles
more than almost all U.S. towns
Walking and hiking trails
167 miles
more than almost all U.S. towns

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Counts depend on how well local volunteers have mapped the area, so treat them as a rough guide.

What rent costs

Of about 4,783 rented homes in Roseville, 83% rent for under $2,000 a month and 94% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 14%
$1,000 to $1,499: 49%
$1,500 to $1,999: 20%
$2,000 to $2,499: 9%
$2,500 to $2,999: 3%
$3,000 or more: 6%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in Roseville rents for $1,000 to $1,499 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about $2,000 to $2,998 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Your first weeks in Minnesota

  • Forward your mail: USPS change of address. It costs about $1 online to confirm who you are.
  • Switch your driver's license and car registration. Each state sets its own deadline, often somewhere between 10 days and a few months after you move. Find the Minnesota DMV.
  • Register to vote at your new address: Minnesota voter registration.
  • Set up power, gas, water and trash. Some cities bill water and trash together, and some ask new customers for a deposit.
  • Update your address with your bank, employer, insurance and the IRS (Form 8822 if you're not filing soon).
  • Find a doctor and dentist early. New-patient waits can be weeks, even in big cities.

Public schools

5 public school districts in this county, with about 70,375 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Roseville Public School District · Roseville
7,356 students · 16.2 students per teacher · 17 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Saint Paul Public Schools · Saint Paul
32,316 students · 14.4 students per teacher · 99 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Mounds View Public School District · Shoreview
11,792 students · 14.9 students per teacher · 29 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale · Maplewood
10,368 students · 15.6 students per teacher · 24 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
White Bear Lake School District · White Bear Lake
8,543 students · 15.2 students per teacher · 25 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

Childcare and colleges

Daycare and preschool

Minnesota keeps an official list of licensed childcare, with inspection reports and openings in many states. In a lot of towns, infant spots fill up months ahead, so it helps to get on waitlists before you move.

Search licensed childcare in Minnesota →
Link via childcare.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).

33 colleges in the county and the wider metro around Roseville. Prices are yearly tuition and fees for full-time undergrads, before financial aid.

University of St Thomas · Saint Paul
Private nonprofit, 4-year · 9,121 students · $52,284 a year
Metropolitan State University · Saint Paul
Public, 4-year · 6,005 students · $9,780 a year
Concordia University-Saint Paul · Saint Paul
Private nonprofit, 4-year · 5,854 students · $25,000 a year
Saint Paul College · Saint Paul
Public, 2-year (community college) · 5,155 students · $6,318 a year
St Catherine University · Saint Paul
Private nonprofit, 4-year · 3,533 students · $37,588 a year

Moving for school? Public colleges charge state residents much less, and community colleges often charge even less to people who live in their district. Most states want you to have lived there about 12 months, for reasons other than school, before you count as a resident for tuition. The rules differ by state, so check with the college's registrar.

IPEDS 2023-24, National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS). Degree-granting public and nonprofit schools with 100+ students. Varro doesn't rank colleges.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$388,865
What a typical home sells for across the Minneapolis area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
25 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $2,729 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in MN. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively High
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hail risk
Relatively High
Hail is a real cost here: roof claims are common and some insurers charge a separate, higher deductible for wind and hail. Covered parking helps protect a car.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hospitals nearby
4 within 5 miles
Hospitals mapped within 5 miles of the center. Emergency and specialty care vary, so check which ones fit your needs.
Source: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Drug overdose deaths (county)
29.3 per 100,000 people a year
159 deaths in the 12 months ending March 2026. MN average: 17.1 per 100,000. U.S.: 19.9. Counts are by where people lived, and recent months may still be updated.
Source: CDC National Center for Health Statistics, provisional counts through March 2026; Census population estimates 2024
Median household income
$81,004
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
1.24% of home value a year
About $1,240 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Graduated, up to 9.85%
MN's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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