Roslyn, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
10,150 Population 7,689/sq mi density
$91,106 Median Income $39,474 per capita
$300,300 Home Value $401,122 Zillow
$1,151 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$91,106 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$300,300 home value, $1,151/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Roslyn, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,106
21% above
$39,474 per capita
Home Value
$300,300
7% above
Zillow: $401,122
Median Rent
$1,151/mo
1% below
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.1%
19% above
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
108% above
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
121%
Home Value
107%
Rent
99%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
119%
Unemployment
208%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Roslyn a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Roslyn residents earn a median household income of $91,106 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,474. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,641 business establishments, including 3,941 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Roslyn is $300,300 , 7% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $401,122. Median rent is $1,151/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Education

40.1% of adults in Roslyn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Roslyn has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population10,150
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density7,689/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born9.4%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$91,106
Per Capita$39,474
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$134,989M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,600

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,300
Rent$1,151
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$401,122
Housing Units3,625
Rent Burden21.7%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,854/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation242 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.1%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 20% / D 79%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries53

Did You Know?

The median home in Roslyn was built in 1956.
19.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.518 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 3,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 133 fatal vehicle crashes.