Roslyn Estates, NY

Roslyn Estates, New York

Roslyn Estates, New York, in Nassau county, is 6 miles N of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 17 miles E of New York, New York. The village is conveniently located inside the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,210 people in Roslyn Estates.

The People and Families of Roslyn Estates

In Roslyn Estates, about 79% of adults are married. Many folks in Roslyn Estates are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the village, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Roslyn Estates had a median family income of $157,402. Roslyn Estates has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Roslyn Estates living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the village. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Roslyn Estates. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the village, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($500) in Roslyn Estates. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Roslyn Estates Housing

Approximately 99% of housing in Roslyn Estates is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the village, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Roslyn Estates, 77% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Roslyn Estates is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

Roslyn Estates strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 5%

Comparative Profile of Roslyn Estates, NY

Comparing Roslyn Estates to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Roslyn Estates Almanac

Roslyn Estates Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Roslyn Estates Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Roslyn Estates residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Roslyn Estates Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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