Living in Roslyn, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Roslyn · Census data 2020–2024
Roslyn has 10,639 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $99,318 (27% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $328,800, the median rent is $1,306/month.
Roslyn at a glance
- Population
- 10,639
- Median age
- 39.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $99,318State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $328,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,306/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 83.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Roslyn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
Cons: Home values 29% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 9.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Roslyn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Roslyn the median home value is $328,800, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,306 per month, which is 20.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,039 a month in housing costs.
Roslyn median household income
The median household income in Roslyn is $99,318 and the income per person is $38,377. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Roslyn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,661
- Owner-occupied
- 83.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.9%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.96
Roslyn demographics
- Population
- 10,639
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 27.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 3,542
- Foreign-born
- 9.3%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Roslyn ›
Education in Roslyn
38.5% of adults 25 and older in Roslyn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Roslyn
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 19.7%
- Drive alone
- 65.5%
- Public transit
- 5.7%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Roslyn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roslyn | 10,639 | $99,318 | $328,800 | $1,306 |
| Willow Grove | 14,131 | $98,064 | $357,300 | $1,765 |
| Abington | 58,664 | $103,645 | $391,800 | $1,493 |
| Glenside | 7,659 | $101,676 | $390,600 | $1,431 |
| Jenkintown | 4,727 | $110,703 | $398,000 | $1,418 |
| Upper Moreland | 26,131 | $99,054 | $391,600 | $1,634 |
| Oreland | 5,953 | $111,625 | $420,700 | $1,261 |
| Upper Dublin | 27,122 | $168,010 | $573,600 | $1,961 |
| Wyncote | 3,389 | $148,824 | $470,100 | $1,434 |
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What is the median household income in Roslyn, PA?
The median household income in Roslyn is $99,318, 27% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $328,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Roslyn?
The median gross rent in Roslyn is $1,306 per month, about 20.3% of household income.
Is Roslyn, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 10.1%. Minuses: home values 29% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 9.5%.
What is the median age in Roslyn?
The median age in Roslyn is 39.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Roslyn?
The average commute to work in Roslyn is 30 minutes; 19.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Roslyn?
The unemployment rate in Roslyn is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Roslyn?
38.5% 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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