Population 5,329 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Roslyn
Household size in Roslyn
| Period | Roslyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Roslyn has 2.47 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.65, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the center.
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
| Period | Roslyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.9 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.5 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.6 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 57.4 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.5 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Roslyn skews older: half of its residents are older than 57.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 46.9 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other New York city with 5,000+ people is older.
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
| Period | Roslyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.5% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.5% of households in Roslyn, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only 20 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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
Renters in Roslyn
| Period | Roslyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.8% of households in Roslyn rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly half of owners (47.7%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.4 points, in line with the national trend.
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
| Period | Roslyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.7% of homes in Roslyn are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 5.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 16 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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
| Period | Roslyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Roslyn is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1959, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The picture is much the same across the New York area. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east 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
| Period | Roslyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,750 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,910 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,413 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,032 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$282 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Roslyn pays $2,032 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $282 a month from 2006–10, a 16% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the center.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Roslyn
| Period | Roslyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.5% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 68.2% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.4% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.0% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Roslyn: 72.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 7.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 19 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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
| Period | Roslyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.0% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.7% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.4% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.7% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Roslyn: 97.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 22 have a higher share of high school graduates.
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
| Period | Roslyn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Roslyn runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 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 | 2.47 | 57.4 | 3.5% | 18.8% | 2.7% | 1959 | $2,032 | 72.0% | 97.7% | 4.0% |
| Roslyn Estates | 2.89 | 49.8 | 6.2% | 7.0% | 4.5% | 1959 | $2,417 | 79.5% | 99.2% | 1.4% |
| Roslyn Heights | 3.16 | 44.6 | 7.0% | 7.4% | 5.5% | 1966 | $3,241 | 62.9% | 94.8% | 5.1% |
| Albertson | 2.98 | 46.4 | 5.4% | 6.3% | 6.2% | 1957 | $2,654 | 64.3% | 93.7% | 2.3% |
| North Hills | 2.23 | 60.1 | 1.6% | 14.1% | 6.9% | 1985 | $3,501 | 82.7% | 96.7% | 1.8% |
| East Hills | 3.34 | 41.9 | 10.2% | 0.0% | 3.4% | 1954 | $2,424 | 82.0% | 97.5% | 4.1% |
| Munsey Park | 3.40 | 37.5 | 7.5% | 0.7% | 4.1% | 1943 | $1,910 | 86.2% | 98.6% | 6.5% |
| Flower Hill | 3.01 | 44.7 | 3.5% | 6.0% | 4.7% | 1962 | $2,043 | 83.0% | 99.2% | 5.5% |
| Williston Park | 3.02 | 41.3 | 5.3% | 19.0% | 6.3% | 1946 | $2,343 | 52.8% | 94.7% | 5.1% |
| East Williston | 3.09 | 40.8 | 3.0% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1950 | $2,141 | 68.7% | 95.9% | 1.7% |
| Manhasset | 2.78 | 42.4 | 5.6% | 22.8% | 8.4% | 1945 | $1,865 | 76.4% | 97.7% | 1.4% |
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. 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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