Living in Roosevelt, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Roosevelt · Census data 2020–2024
Roosevelt has 18,885 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $135,069 (57% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $477,400, the median rent is $2,565/month.
Roosevelt at a glance
- Population
- 18,885
- Median age
- 35.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $135,069State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $477,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,565/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 76.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.7%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Roosevelt a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 57% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Roosevelt
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Roosevelt the median home value is $477,400, 43% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,565 per month, which is 40.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,941 a month in housing costs.
Roosevelt median household income
The median household income in Roosevelt is $135,069 and the income per person is $37,478. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Roosevelt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,575
- Owner-occupied
- 76.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.4%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 4.20
Roosevelt demographics
- Population
- 18,885
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 10.4%
- Households
- 4,453
- Foreign-born
- 38.5%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Roosevelt ›
Education in Roosevelt
28.7% of adults 25 and older in Roosevelt have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Roosevelt
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 56.4%
- Public transit
- 13.5%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Roosevelt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt | 18,885 | $135,069 | $477,400 | $2,565 |
| North Merrick | 12,366 | $161,554 | $675,800 | $2,906 |
| Freeport | 44,088 | $120,625 | $505,900 | $2,077 |
| South Hempstead | 3,108 | $156,023 | $601,000 | $2,267 |
| Baldwin | 34,994 | $145,472 | $593,800 | $1,890 |
| North Bellmore | 20,689 | $181,662 | $659,200 | $2,554 |
| Merrick | 21,744 | $185,740 | $771,900 | $2,919 |
| Hempstead | 58,801 | $90,420 | $459,500 | $1,622 |
| Uniondale | 33,148 | $124,684 | $539,000 | $2,494 |
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What is the median household income in Roosevelt, NY?
The median household income in Roosevelt is $135,069, 57% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Roosevelt?
The median home value in Roosevelt is $477,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Roosevelt?
The median gross rent in Roosevelt is $2,565 per month, about 40.1% of household income.
Is Roosevelt, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 57% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Roosevelt?
The median age in Roosevelt is 35.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Roosevelt?
The average commute to work in Roosevelt is 38 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Roosevelt?
The unemployment rate in Roosevelt is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Roosevelt?
28.7% of adults in Roosevelt have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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