Living in Roslyn, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Roslyn · Census data 2020–2024
Roslyn has 2,978 residents with a median age of 64.3. The median household income is $116,386 (35% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $597,600, the median rent is $2,223/month.
Roslyn at a glance
- Population
- 2,978
- Median age
- 64.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $116,386State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $597,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,223/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 63.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 73.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Roslyn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Home values 41% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Roslyn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Roslyn the median home value is $597,600, 80% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,223 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Roslyn median household income
The median household income in Roslyn is $116,386 and the income per person is $79,359. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Roslyn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,423
- Owner-occupied
- 63.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.8%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 1.95
Roslyn demographics
- Population
- 2,978
- Median age
- 64.3
- Under 18
- 5.4%
- 65 and older
- 47%
- Households
- 1,395
- Foreign-born
- 31.7%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Roslyn ›
Education in Roslyn
73.6% of adults 25 and older in Roslyn have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 31.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Roslyn
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 23.2%
- Drive alone
- 54.4%
- Public transit
- 20.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Roslyn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roslyn | 2,978 | $116,386 | $597,600 | $2,223 |
| Roslyn Estates | 1,405 | $250,001 | $1,761,000 | — |
| Roslyn Harbor | 1,036 | $250,001 | $1,525,000 | $2,308 |
| East Hills | 7,257 | $250,001 | $1,461,500 | — |
| Flower Hill | 4,803 | $250,001 | $1,975,500 | $2,150 |
| Greenvale | 1,113 | $120,125 | $745,100 | — |
| Munsey Park | 2,778 | $250,001 | $1,984,400 | — |
| Roslyn Heights | 6,975 | $175,263 | $975,400 | $3,408 |
| Albertson | 4,891 | $132,955 | $803,900 | $2,703 |
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What is the median household income in Roslyn, NY?
The median household income in Roslyn is $116,386, 35% 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?
The median home value in Roslyn is $597,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Roslyn?
The median gross rent in Roslyn is $2,223 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Roslyn, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: home values 41% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Roslyn?
The median age in Roslyn is 64.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Roslyn?
The average commute to work in Roslyn is 30 minutes; 23.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Roslyn?
The unemployment rate in Roslyn is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Roslyn?
73.6% of adults in Roslyn 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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