Rose Hill, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Rose Hill, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Population
| Metric | Rose Hill | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,696 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4028.5 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.19% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.0 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 7,685 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Rose Hill grew by 1.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 22,696 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Rose Hill is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 25.5% of residents. That is 3.1 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 3,798 16.7% -4.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,789 25.5% +3.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,995 22.0% +1.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,254 14.3% -2.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.2% of the people living in Rose Hill and men 49.8%.
- Women 50.2% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 49.8% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Rose Hill has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Rose Hill | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $181,518 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.66% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Rose Hill is about 94% higher than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Rose Hill | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $449,998 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,619 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 83.4% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Rose Hill is about 14.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,619 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Rose Hill spend about 64 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 266 hours, about 11.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Rose Hill | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.9 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 63.8 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 266 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,244 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 29.8% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 34,299 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,104 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Rose Hill is 32 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Rose Hill has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Rose Hill | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.7% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.96 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Health
Rose Hill has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Rose Hill | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.9 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.2% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.6% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Rose Hill, VA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Rose Hill, VA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill, VA | 22,696 | $181,518 #1/2 | $449,998 #2/2 | 31.9 min #2/2 |
| Alexandria, VA | 156,972 | $118,677 | $505,002 | 27.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rose Hill, Virginia.
What is the population of Rose Hill, Virginia?
About 22,696 people live in Rose Hill, Virginia, in 7,685 households of 3.0 people on average. The median age is 38.0, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Rose Hill, Virginia mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Rose Hill, Virginia has 4,029 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 47 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Rose Hill, Virginia an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 2.5 times the median household income ($449,998 against $181,518), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $2,619 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Rose Hill, Virginia?
Unemployment in Rose Hill, Virginia is only 2.7%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Rose Hill, Virginia have a college degree?
57.7% of adults in Rose Hill, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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