Living in Roslyn Estates, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Roslyn Estates · Census data 2020–2024
Roslyn Estates has 1,405 residents with a median age of 48.3. The median household income is $250,001 (191% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,761,000.
Roslyn Estates is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Roslyn Estates at a glance
- Population
- 1,405
- Median age
- 48.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,761,000State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 98.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 80%
- Average commute
- 43 min
Is Roslyn Estates a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 191% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
Cons: Home values 316% higher than the state median; an average commute of 43 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Roslyn Estates
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Roslyn Estates the median home value is $1,761,000, 429% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Roslyn Estates median household income
The median household income in Roslyn Estates is $250,001 and the income per person is $145,335. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Roslyn Estates: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 487
- Owner-occupied
- 98.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.9%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 3.02
Roslyn Estates demographics
- Population
- 1,405
- Median age
- 48.3
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 465
- Foreign-born
- 19%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Roslyn Estates ›
Education in Roslyn Estates
80% of adults 25 and older in Roslyn Estates have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 44.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Roslyn Estates
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 43 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Drive alone
- 64.2%
- Public transit
- 16.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Roslyn Estates vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roslyn Estates | 1,405 | $250,001 | $1,761,000 | — |
| Roslyn | 2,978 | $116,386 | $597,600 | $2,223 |
| Munsey Park | 2,778 | $250,001 | $1,984,400 | — |
| Flower Hill | 4,803 | $250,001 | $1,975,500 | $2,150 |
| North Hills | 5,415 | $173,315 | $1,228,800 | $3,501 |
| Roslyn Heights | 6,975 | $175,263 | $975,400 | $3,408 |
| Searingtown | 4,720 | $212,344 | $1,100,700 | — |
| Roslyn Harbor | 1,036 | $250,001 | $1,525,000 | $2,308 |
| Albertson | 4,891 | $132,955 | $803,900 | $2,703 |
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What is the median household income in Roslyn Estates, NY?
The median household income in Roslyn Estates is $250,001, 191% 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 Roslyn Estates?
The median home value in Roslyn Estates is $1,761,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Roslyn Estates, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 191% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: home values 316% higher than the state median; an average commute of 43 minutes.
What is the median age in Roslyn Estates?
The median age in Roslyn Estates is 48.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Roslyn Estates?
The average commute to work in Roslyn Estates is 43 minutes; 14.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Roslyn Estates?
The unemployment rate in Roslyn Estates is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Roslyn Estates?
80% of adults in Roslyn Estates 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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