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Roseland, New Jersey

Borough · Population 6,370 · #172 in New Jersey
Roseland, New Jersey

Roseland is a borough in western Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.

Photo & intro: Wikipedia

About Roseland

Set in the northeastern part of New Jersey, Roseland is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 6,370.

Officially, Roseland is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 3.62 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,760 residents per square mile.

What Makes Roseland Unique

  • One of 7 places in the US named Roseland — but the New Jersey one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in northeastern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,370.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Roseland

  • Fairchilds Market — american
  • Fialkoff's Kosher Pizza — pizza
  • Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
  • The Landmark — american
  • The Ritz Diner — american
  • Avellino's Wood Fired Brick Oven — italian
  • Benvenuti Ristorante — italian
  • Cafe Zingara — italian (café)
  • Mama Rao's — italian
  • Marra's Uptown Sandwich and Salad House

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Roseland

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Roseland

  • East Hanover Middle School
  • Frank J Smith Elementary
  • Harrison Elementary School
  • Hillside Elementary School
  • Lester C Noecker
  • Livingston High School
  • Riker Hill Elementary School
  • Wilson Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeBorough
Population (2024)6,370
Rank in state#172 of 323
Land area3.62 sq mi
Density1,760/sq mi
Coordinates40.8217, -74.3101

🗺️ Map of Roseland