Living in Roslyn, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Roslyn · Census data 2020–2024
Roslyn has 147 residents with a median age of 53.1. The median household income is $49,375 (34% lower than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $96,300, the median rent is $525/month.
Roslyn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Roslyn at a glance
- Population
- 147
- Median age
- 53.1State: 38
- Median household income
- $49,375State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $96,300State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $525/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 68.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.2%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Roslyn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 15%.
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 $96,300, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $525 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,063 a month in housing costs.
Roslyn median household income
The median household income in Roslyn is $49,375 and the income per person is $26,963. 15% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Roslyn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 88
- Owner-occupied
- 68.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.6%
- Vacant
- 35.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.11
35.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Roslyn has many vacation and second homes.
Roslyn demographics
- Population
- 147
- Median age
- 53.1
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 39.5%
- Households
- 57
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 15.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Roslyn ›
Education in Roslyn
15.2% of adults 25 and older in Roslyn have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Roslyn
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 60.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 86%
Roslyn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roslyn | 147 | $49,375 | $96,300 | $525 |
| Enemy Swim | 301 | $30,357 | $85,800 | $433 |
| Webster | 1,896 | $55,179 | $154,100 | $653 |
| Waubay | 337 | $36,389 | $152,800 | $603 |
| Bristol | 275 | $56,250 | $76,400 | $729 |
| Pierpont | 161 | $92,500 | $75,000 | — |
| Langford | 481 | $79,375 | $125,000 | $688 |
| Agency Village | 980 | $50,625 | $257,100 | $702 |
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What is the median household income in Roslyn, SD?
The median household income in Roslyn is $49,375, 34% lower than the South Dakota median of $75,081 (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 $96,300, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in Roslyn?
The median gross rent in Roslyn is $525 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Roslyn, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 15%.
What is the median age in Roslyn?
The median age in Roslyn is 53.1 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Roslyn?
The average commute to work in Roslyn is 32 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Roslyn?
The unemployment rate in Roslyn is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Roslyn?
15.2% 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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