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Roslyn Heights

New York · 6,747 residents · 1.476 sq mi
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Roslyn Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $157,725. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $841,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 122% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,747
+7%since 2000
from 6,295 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,571 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 4,265 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+4%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Roslyn Heights
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$157,725
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,705 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,981
+59%since 2000
from $40,132 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
78.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$841,000
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,264
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $791 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
15.8% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+18%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(4,745)
Black6.1%(385)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(406)
Asian10%(627)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.6%(3,058)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(3,203)
Black5.6%(375)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(700)
Asian33.2%(2,239)
Other1.2%(80)
Diversity Score79.3%(5,351)
Diversity Score
79
+63%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
30.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roslyn Heights, New York?

Roslyn Heights, New York has about 6,747 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roslyn Heights, New York earns about $157,725 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roslyn Heights, New York expensive?

In Roslyn Heights, New York, the median home is worth about $841,000, and the typical rent is about $2,264 a month.

How educated are people in Roslyn Heights, New York?

About 62.8% of adults age 25 and over in Roslyn Heights, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 4.7% of people in Roslyn Heights, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roslyn Heights, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Roslyn Heights, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 342 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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