Population 6,211 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rose Hill
Household size in Rose Hill
| Period | Rose Hill | Columbus | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.10 | 2.36 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.54 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.17 | 2.57 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.43 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.27 | +0.07 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Rose Hill are small: just 2.37 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.10 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 | Columbus | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.1 | 36.6 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.4 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.1 | 36.0 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.3 | 37.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.8 | +0.5 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.3, Rose Hill is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 38.1, even as the national median rose.
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 | Columbus | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 18.2% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 16.4% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.4% | 17.0% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −1.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly a quarter of households in Rose Hill (23.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, 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 | Columbus | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.2% | 44.3% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 75.2% | 49.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.7% | 52.8% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 69.9% | 50.4% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | +6.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Rose Hill rent: 69.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly half of owners (46.8%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 12.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Columbus | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 11.4% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 12.9% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 14.8% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 12.5% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +1.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Rose Hill: 15.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 | Columbus | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1973 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1975 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1976 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1975 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +2 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Rose Hill is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1961, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
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 | Columbus | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $599 | $825 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $729 | $888 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $708 | $967 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $907 | $1,174 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$308 | +$348 | +$609 | +$606 |
The median renter in Rose Hill pays $907 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $308 a month since 2006–10, up 52%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the west.
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 | Columbus | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 21.1% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 23.3% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 23.8% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 27.1% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +6.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Rose Hill: 11.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 | Columbus | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.4% | 83.8% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.0% | 85.2% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.2% | 86.7% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.7% | 87.8% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +4.1 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Rose Hill never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Columbus | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 9.5% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 11.5% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 10.0% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 6.6% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Rose Hill: 8.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, 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 | 2.37 | 34.3 | 23.4% | 69.9% | 15.8% | 1961 | $907 | 11.4% | 80.7% | 8.2% |
| Downtown Columbus | 1.57 | 38.8 | 9.4% | 81.1% | 22.7% | 1961 | $906 | 35.3% | 80.8% | 2.8% |
| Georgetown | 2.52 | 33.3 | 14.1% | 41.3% | 9.2% | 1999 | $1,560 | 43.8% | 94.5% | 4.2% |
| Chatham Parkway | 1.70 | 33.6 | 8.7% | 93.5% | 11.0% | 2003 | $1,714 | 28.3% | 86.3% | 16.6% |
| Wilshire Estates-Savannah Mall | 2.19 | 34.3 | 21.0% | 74.7% | 9.4% | 1985 | $1,351 | 35.6% | 94.4% | 2.7% |
| Windsor Forest | 2.43 | 36.9 | 12.2% | 52.4% | 11.0% | 1975 | $1,364 | 32.5% | 93.7% | 4.3% |
| Hunter Army Airfield | 3.26 | 26.3 | 9.4% | 78.2% | 9.5% | 1992 | $1,655 | 16.4% | 93.8% | 18.6% |
| Paradise Park | 2.25 | 36.8 | 10.7% | 65.4% | 9.4% | 1984 | $1,360 | 26.1% | 91.7% | 3.4% |
| Ardmore-Gould Estates-Olin Heights | 2.21 | 39.4 | 6.7% | 24.4% | 12.6% | 1945 | $1,348 | 68.7% | 98.7% | 1.3% |
| Midtown Savannah | 2.47 | 39.4 | 15.3% | 44.1% | 18.6% | 1947 | $1,588 | 36.9% | 90.5% | 9.8% |
| Boltons Landing | 2.05 | 38.0 | 5.8% | 37.3% | 10.7% | 2012 | $1,805 | 59.9% | 97.3% | 3.1% |
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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