Living in Roslyn Heights, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Roslyn Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Roslyn Heights has 6,975 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $175,263 (104% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $975,400, the median rent is $3,408/month.
Roslyn Heights at a glance
- Population
- 6,975
- Median age
- 42.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $175,263State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $975,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,408/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 89.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.8%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Roslyn Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 104% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Home values 130% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Roslyn Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Roslyn Heights the median home value is $975,400, 193% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,408 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Roslyn Heights median household income
The median household income in Roslyn Heights is $175,263 and the income per person is $79,936. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Roslyn Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,228
- Owner-occupied
- 89.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.8%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 3.20
Roslyn Heights demographics
- Population
- 6,975
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 2,174
- Foreign-born
- 27.7%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Roslyn Heights ›
Education in Roslyn Heights
62.8% of adults 25 and older in Roslyn Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 32.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Roslyn Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 19.4%
- Drive alone
- 56.5%
- Public transit
- 10.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Roslyn Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roslyn Heights | 6,975 | $175,263 | $975,400 | $3,408 |
| Albertson | 4,891 | $132,955 | $803,900 | $2,703 |
| Searingtown | 4,720 | $212,344 | $1,100,700 | — |
| East Williston | 2,611 | $214,750 | $1,068,500 | — |
| East Hills | 7,257 | $250,001 | $1,461,500 | — |
| Williston Park | 7,542 | $156,382 | $739,800 | $2,171 |
| Roslyn Estates | 1,405 | $250,001 | $1,761,000 | — |
| Roslyn | 2,978 | $116,386 | $597,600 | $2,223 |
| Herricks | 3,907 | $135,208 | $825,400 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Roslyn Heights, NY?
The median household income in Roslyn Heights is $175,263, 104% 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 Heights?
The median home value in Roslyn Heights is $975,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Roslyn Heights?
The median gross rent in Roslyn Heights is $3,408 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Roslyn Heights, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 104% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: home values 130% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
What is the median age in Roslyn Heights?
The median age in Roslyn Heights is 42.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Roslyn Heights?
The average commute to work in Roslyn Heights is 40 minutes; 19.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Roslyn Heights?
The unemployment rate in Roslyn Heights is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Roslyn Heights?
62.8% of adults in Roslyn Heights 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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