Population 5,873 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Roslyn Heights
Household size in Roslyn Heights
| Period | Roslyn Heights | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.07 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.17 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.02 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.16 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Roslyn Heights are large by national standards, averaging 3.16 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has crept up from 3.07 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Roslyn Heights
| Period | Roslyn Heights | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.6 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.6 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.6 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Roslyn Heights skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.7, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Roslyn Heights
| Period | Roslyn Heights | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Roslyn Heights: 7.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Roslyn Heights
Renters in Roslyn Heights
| Period | Roslyn Heights | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Roslyn Heights is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 7.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 38.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 10.2 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Roslyn Heights
| Period | Roslyn Heights | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.5% of homes in Roslyn Heights are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 5.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Roslyn Heights
| Period | Roslyn Heights | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Roslyn Heights is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Even so, homes here are newer than in the New York area overall, where the median home dates to 1962. The median year built has moved up from 1952 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Roslyn Heights
| Period | Roslyn Heights | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,538 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,634 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,225 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,241 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,703 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in Roslyn Heights runs $3,241 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,703 a month from 2006–10, a 111% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 40.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Roslyn Heights
Bachelor's degrees in Roslyn Heights
| Period | Roslyn Heights | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.7% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 59.0% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.8% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.9% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Roslyn Heights is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (62.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Roslyn Heights
| Period | Roslyn Heights | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.2% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.8% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Roslyn Heights: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Roslyn Heights
| Period | Roslyn Heights | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Roslyn Heights is close to the national rate: 5.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider New York area (6.9%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.1 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Roslyn Heights compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roslyn Heights | 3.16 | 44.6 | 7.0% | 7.4% | 5.5% | 1966 | $3,241 | 62.9% | 94.8% | 5.1% |
| Roslyn | 2.47 | 57.4 | 3.5% | 18.8% | 2.7% | 1959 | $2,032 | 72.0% | 97.7% | 4.0% |
| Albertson | 2.98 | 46.4 | 5.4% | 6.3% | 6.2% | 1957 | $2,654 | 64.3% | 93.7% | 2.3% |
| Roslyn Estates | 2.89 | 49.8 | 6.2% | 7.0% | 4.5% | 1959 | $2,417 | 79.5% | 99.2% | 1.4% |
| East Hills | 3.34 | 41.9 | 10.2% | 0.0% | 3.4% | 1954 | $2,424 | 82.0% | 97.5% | 4.1% |
| East Williston | 3.09 | 40.8 | 3.0% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1950 | $2,141 | 68.7% | 95.9% | 1.7% |
| Williston Park | 3.02 | 41.3 | 5.3% | 19.0% | 6.3% | 1946 | $2,343 | 52.8% | 94.7% | 5.1% |
| North Hills | 2.23 | 60.1 | 1.6% | 14.1% | 6.9% | 1985 | $3,501 | 82.7% | 96.7% | 1.8% |
| Old Westbury | 3.16 | 40.5 | 5.0% | 6.8% | 7.2% | 1967 | $3,392 | 80.9% | 93.6% | 4.9% |
| Mineola | 2.58 | 42.2 | 7.4% | 32.0% | 6.8% | 1960 | $2,682 | 57.4% | 89.0% | 2.8% |
| Greenvale | 3.33 | 45.9 | 10.7% | 8.2% | 2.0% | 1968 | $2,156 | 63.9% | 95.3% | 8.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Roslyn Heights. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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