At a Glance
Median Income
$123,725
$76,684 per capita
Home Value
$623,800
Zillow: $1,623,542
Median Rent
$2,172/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
26/100K
602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.3%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
6.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Roslyn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Roslyn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roslyn a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Roslyn residents earn a median household income of $123,725 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $76,684. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% 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 is $623,800 , 121% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,623,542. Median rent is $2,172/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Roslyn reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 602/100K.
Education
77.3% of adults in Roslyn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(129% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roslyn 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
Population2,955
Median Age58.9 yrs
Density4,546/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$123,725
Per Capita$76,684
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
B+
Home Value$623,800
Rent$2,172
Ownership60.4%
Zillow$1,623,542
Housing Units1,531
Rent Burden24.0%
Crime
F
Violent26/100K
Property602/100K
Health
Obesity25.1%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking6.1%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation36 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+77.3%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+41.3%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Roslyn was built in 1955.
17.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
20.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.7% 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.
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