Roslyn, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 10/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Education Hub. The area boasts numerous high-quality colleges and universities within close proximity, offering a wide range of academic opportunities.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
2,955 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
77.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$123,725 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$623,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,371 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,867 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Nassau County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Nassau County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 32
Feb 3 8 34
Mar 4 4 41
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 4 5 37

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 3%

Schools

Roslyn High School
<1 miles, SE 5 star
East Hills Elementary School
1 miles, S 4.6 star
Harbor Hill School
1 miles, E 4.6 star

Colleges

New York Institute of Technology
2 miles, E 3.2 star
Long Island University
3 miles, E 2.8 star
SUNY College at Old Westbury
4 miles, SE 2.3 star

Hospitals

Nyu Winthrop Hospital
4 miles, S 3.2 star

Airports

Laguardia Airport
12 miles, W 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
13 miles, SW 4.1 star
Westchester County Airport
19 miles, N 1.4 star