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Roslyn Heights, New York, in Nassau county, is 5 miles N of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 17 miles E of New York, New York. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Roslyn Heights contains a population of approximately 6,295.
In Roslyn Heights, about 62% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Roslyn Heights, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.
Approximately 21% of Roslyn Heights is non-white. Roslyn Heights offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.
In 2000, Roslyn Heights had a median family income of $100,474. The typical family in Roslyn Heights is better off than most in New York. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Roslyn Heights. In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Roslyn Heights favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $27,925. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.
Roslyn Heights has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 84% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New York, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Roslyn Heights, 80% of commuters drive to work. In the town, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Roslyn Heights strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Roslyn Heights to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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