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Roslyn Harbor

New York · 1,113 residents (2025 est.) · 1.191 sq mi
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Roslyn Harbor is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 70% 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 $1,525,000. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 191% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,036
+1%since 2000
from 1,023 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
870 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 859 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
−4%since 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,113 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8339521K1K1K1990201020202024Roslyn Harbor
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,295 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$95,077
+36%since 2000
from $69,778 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
−8%since 2010
from 0.486 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$1,525,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $750,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,308
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $913 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
5.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.5%
+52.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
+4%since 2000
from 5.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(919)
Black1.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(34)
Asian4.9%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.3%(228)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(705)
Black4.5%(47)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(80)
Asian17.8%(184)
Other1.9%(20)
Diversity Score62.1%(644)
Diversity Score
62
+179%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 35.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+4%since 2000
from 31.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.5%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.6%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
20.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 4.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2017
from 95.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2016
from 69.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roslyn Harbor, New York?

Roslyn Harbor, New York has about 1,036 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

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

Is Roslyn Harbor, New York expensive?

In Roslyn Harbor, New York, the median home is worth about $1,525,000, and the typical rent is about $2,308 a month.

How educated are people in Roslyn Harbor, New York?

About 70.0% of adults age 25 and over in Roslyn Harbor, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 9.9% of people in Roslyn Harbor, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roslyn Harbor, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Roslyn Harbor, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 78 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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