Population 22,140 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rose Hill
Household size in Rose Hill
| Period | Rose Hill | Alexandria | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.33 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.47 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.15 | 2.58 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.96 | 2.39 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.21 | +0.06 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Rose Hill are large by national standards, averaging 2.96 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.75 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only one other Alexandria neighborhood has larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Rose Hill
| Period | Rose Hill | Alexandria | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4 | 36.9 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 37.0 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.0 | 37.4 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.1 | 38.8 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.3 | +1.9 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 40.1, the median age in Rose Hill is the same as the national median, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Rose Hill
| Period | Rose Hill | Alexandria | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 10.1% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 9.7% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 10.1% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 9.4% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Rose Hill: 8.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.5 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Rose Hill
Renters in Rose Hill
| Period | Rose Hill | Alexandria | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 50.1% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.1% | 52.8% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 52.1% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 52.7% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +2.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Rose Hill is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a quarter of owners (27.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rose Hill has the lowest share of renters of any Alexandria neighborhood.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Rose Hill
| Period | Rose Hill | Alexandria | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 10.7% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 9.6% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 7.1% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 6.5% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Rose Hill: just 3.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 4.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Alexandria's 15 neighborhoods, only two have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Rose Hill
| Period | Rose Hill | Alexandria | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1971 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1971 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1973 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1975 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in Rose Hill leans a little older: the median home dates to 1974, against 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of Alexandria. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Rose Hill
| Period | Rose Hill | Alexandria | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,878 | $1,440 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,947 | $1,609 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,254 | $1,915 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,841 | $2,281 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$962 | +$840 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Rose Hill pays $2,841 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $962 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one other Alexandria neighborhood has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Rose Hill
Bachelor's degrees in Rose Hill
| Period | Rose Hill | Alexandria | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.2% | 53.2% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.2% | 54.3% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.6% | 54.8% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.5% | 58.7% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Rose Hill: 64.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 15.3 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Rose Hill
| Period | Rose Hill | Alexandria | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.7% | 88.7% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 87.9% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.2% | 89.9% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 90.0% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Rose Hill: 94.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Rose Hill
| Period | Rose Hill | Alexandria | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 4.5% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 4.9% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 3.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Rose Hill has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.7 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Rose Hill compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill | 2.96 | 40.1 | 8.2% | 16.9% | 3.8% | 1974 | $2,841 | 64.5% | 94.3% | 3.0% |
| Groveton | 2.76 | 38.0 | 20.1% | 53.2% | 11.4% | 1980 | $2,108 | 42.1% | 81.3% | 8.3% |
| Landmark-Van Dom | 1.98 | 39.2 | 6.9% | 59.6% | 6.3% | 1983 | $2,128 | 55.0% | 95.1% | 3.8% |
| Seminary Hill | 2.48 | 38.4 | 10.1% | 57.6% | 5.3% | 1967 | $2,466 | 57.4% | 91.6% | 5.8% |
| Taylor Run | 2.71 | 37.2 | 8.3% | 33.8% | 2.7% | 1967 | $2,350 | 71.9% | 93.0% | 2.5% |
| Belle Haven | 2.37 | 43.9 | 3.4% | 25.9% | 8.3% | 1959 | $2,482 | 70.1% | 94.8% | 3.4% |
| Eisenhower East | 1.56 | 39.4 | 5.6% | 83.2% | 6.7% | 2006 | $2,665 | 81.4% | 98.3% | 2.7% |
| Hybla Valley | 3.10 | 38.2 | 13.3% | 39.9% | 6.2% | 1974 | $1,946 | 39.0% | 81.7% | 3.8% |
| Alexandria Wrest | 2.22 | 36.0 | 10.1% | 75.8% | 8.1% | 1976 | $1,992 | 51.1% | 88.8% | 3.3% |
| Southwest Quadrant | 1.74 | 37.0 | 5.9% | 60.4% | 7.0% | 1992 | $2,230 | 82.2% | 96.4% | 2.6% |
| North Ridge Rosemont | 2.41 | 45.6 | 4.7% | 23.6% | 3.6% | 1950 | $2,215 | 82.5% | 96.1% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Rose Hill. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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