Living in Roslyn Harbor, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Roslyn Harbor · Census data 2020–2024
Roslyn Harbor has 1,036 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $250,001 (191% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,525,000, the median rent is $2,308/month.
Roslyn Harbor is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Roslyn Harbor at a glance
- Population
- 1,036
- Median age
- 43.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,525,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,308/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 94.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Roslyn Harbor a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 191% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Home values 260% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Roslyn Harbor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Roslyn Harbor the median home value is $1,525,000, 358% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,308 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Roslyn Harbor median household income
The median household income in Roslyn Harbor is $250,001 and the income per person is $95,077. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Roslyn Harbor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 321
- Owner-occupied
- 94.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.3%
- Vacant
- 0.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 3.25
Roslyn Harbor demographics
- Population
- 1,036
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 23%
- Households
- 319
- Foreign-born
- 20.1%
- Veterans
- 1.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Roslyn Harbor ›
Education in Roslyn Harbor
70% of adults 25 and older in Roslyn Harbor have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 42.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Roslyn Harbor
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Drive alone
- 64.5%
- Public transit
- 6.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Roslyn Harbor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roslyn Harbor | 1,036 | $250,001 | $1,525,000 | $2,308 |
| Greenvale | 1,113 | $120,125 | $745,100 | — |
| Roslyn | 2,978 | $116,386 | $597,600 | $2,223 |
| East Hills | 7,257 | $250,001 | $1,461,500 | — |
| Glenwood Landing | 3,896 | $131,573 | $895,400 | $2,455 |
| Roslyn Estates | 1,405 | $250,001 | $1,761,000 | — |
| Flower Hill | 4,803 | $250,001 | $1,975,500 | $2,150 |
| Roslyn Heights | 6,975 | $175,263 | $975,400 | $3,408 |
| Munsey Park | 2,778 | $250,001 | $1,984,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Roslyn Harbor, NY?
The median household income in Roslyn Harbor 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 Harbor?
The median home value in Roslyn Harbor is $1,525,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Roslyn Harbor?
The median gross rent in Roslyn Harbor is $2,308 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is Roslyn Harbor, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 191% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: home values 260% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 7%.
What is the median age in Roslyn Harbor?
The median age in Roslyn Harbor is 43.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Roslyn Harbor?
The average commute to work in Roslyn Harbor is 33 minutes; 17.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Roslyn Harbor?
The unemployment rate in Roslyn Harbor is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Roslyn Harbor?
70% of adults in Roslyn Harbor 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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