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Rosslyn Farms, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Rosslyn Farms is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 517. Residents earn $84,956 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
517 Population 923/sq mi density
$84,956 Median Income $101,668 per capita
$369,000 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$84,956 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$369,000 home value
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
78.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $84,956
13% higher than US avg
Home Value $369,000
31% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 78.5%
133% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.8%
94% lower than US avg

How Rosslyn Farms Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population517
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density923/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 81%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$84,956
Per Capita$101,668
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$18,672M
Commute24 min

Housing

A
Home Value$369,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units254
Rent Burden24.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property948/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary237/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,021 ft (311 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+78.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+51.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband99.6%
Libraries14

Is Rosslyn Farms a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rosslyn Farms receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Rosslyn Farms stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rosslyn Farms is $84,956, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rosslyn Farms is $369,000, 31% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Rosslyn Farms is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 948 per 100,000, 52% below the national average.

Education

Rosslyn Farms is a highly educated community — 78.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Rosslyn Farms experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 44.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Rosslyn Farms has a population of 517 with a density of 923 people per square mile. The median age is 55.5 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80.9%), with 2.3% Black.

Population

517
Total Population
923
People / sq mi
55.5yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40.6%
Female 59.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Rosslyn Farms vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rosslyn Farms vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rosslyn Farms is $84,956, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Rosslyn Farms vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,956
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$101,668
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
IRS Avg AGI$102,970

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.8%
94% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,697
County GDP$18,672M

Business (County)

Restaurants436
Healthcare711
Retail630
Manufacturing226

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,523
86% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.77%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.7 min
Drive Alone68.1%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home22.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Rosslyn Farms is $369,000, 31% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$369,000
31% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied98.1%
Housing Units254
Median Year Built1952

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,523
86% above US avg
Effective Rate1.77%
Rosslyn Farms has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 948 per 100,000 (52% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Rosslyn Farms vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property947.9/100K
52% below US avg
Burglary237.0/100K
Theft710.9/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Rosslyn Farms has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall44.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,021 ft (311 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density923/sq mi
Coordinates40.4224°N, 80.0885°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42125
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 78.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (133% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.5-point margin. 99.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.4%
D 36.9%

Winner: Republican by 25.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+78.5%
133% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+51.3%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density923/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access99.6%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities711
Restaurants436
Retail Stores630

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.7 min
Drive Alone68.1%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home22.7%

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