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Roslyn Harbor, New York

Roslyn Harbor, New York, in Nassau county, is 7 miles N of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 18 miles E of New York, New York. The village is home to some 1,023 residents.

The People and Families of Roslyn Harbor

In Roslyn Harbor, about 70% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Roslyn Harbor are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the village tends toward large families and full houses.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Roslyn Harbor had a median family income of $150,000. More so than most places, the people in Roslyn Harbor generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the village with spending money keeps the village vital. Fewer people in Roslyn Harbor are poor than in most places in New York. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the village. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Roslyn Harbor.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($7,525) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Roslyn Harbor. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Roslyn Harbor Housing

According to the 2000 census, 94% of the housing in Roslyn Harbor was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice village, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Roslyn Harbor, 77% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Roslyn Harbor.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRoslyn Harbor Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRoslyn Harbor Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRoslyn Harbor College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRoslyn Harbor Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRoslyn Harbor Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyRoslyn Harbor People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyRoslyn Harbor Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Roslyn Harbor Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Roslyn Harbor, NY

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population1010
Racial Diversity97
Senior Citizens89
Male Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Female Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size108

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work32
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Rents13
Affordability of Property Taxes11
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