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Roslyn Estates

New York · 1,333 residents (2025 est.) · 0.437 sq mi
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Roslyn Estates is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,761,000. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,405
+16%since 2000
from 1,210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,215 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 2,769 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.3
+19%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,333 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Roslyn Estates
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,849 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$145,335
+97%since 2000
from $73,628 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
+12%since 2010
from 0.455 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,761,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $746,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 98.5% in 2000
1.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
+46%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,116)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(27)
Asian4.9%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.2%(209)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(1,123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(82)
Asian10.3%(145)
Other3.9%(55)
Diversity Score43.2%(607)
Diversity Score
43
+151%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 97.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
44.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 42.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.0 min
+33%since 2000
from 32.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
19.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−48.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 4.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−96.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2017
from 94.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 77.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roslyn Estates, New York?

Roslyn Estates, New York has about 1,405 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roslyn Estates, New York?

The typical household in Roslyn Estates, New York earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roslyn Estates, New York expensive?

In Roslyn Estates, New York, the median home is worth about $1,761,000.

How educated are people in Roslyn Estates, New York?

About 80.0% of adults age 25 and over in Roslyn Estates, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roslyn Estates, New York?

About 9.8% of people in Roslyn Estates, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roslyn Estates, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Roslyn Estates, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 221 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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