At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$140,231 per capita
Home Value
$1,818,500
Zillow: $1,623,542
Violent Crime
26/100K
602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
80.3%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
6.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Roslyn Estates Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Roslyn Estates's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roslyn Estates a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Roslyn Estates residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $140,231. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roslyn Estates is $1,818,500 , 545% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,623,542. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Roslyn Estates reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 602/100K.
Education
80.3% of adults in Roslyn Estates hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(138% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roslyn Estates has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,536
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density3,491/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$140,231
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,818,500
Rent
Ownership98.1%
Zillow$1,623,542
Housing Units457
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent26/100K
Property602/100K
Health
Obesity25.1%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking6.5%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation238 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+80.3%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+41.5%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute45 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Roslyn Estates was founded in 1931.
The median home in Roslyn Estates was built in 1955.
16.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.