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Roslyn, WA


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Roslyn, Washington

Roslyn, Washington, in Kittitas county, is 48 miles NW of Yakima, Washington (center to center) and 68 miles E of Seattle, Washington. There are 1,017 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Roslyn

In Roslyn, about 52% of adults are married. In Roslyn, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Roslyn had a median family income of $45,179.

Political Inclinations

Roslyn folks tended to give their money ($2,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Roslyn Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Roslyn that were owner-occupied was 75%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Roslyn, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Roslyn Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Roslyn Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Roslyn, WA

Comparing Roslyn to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women87
Male Share of the Population75
Senior Citizens78
Racial Diversity62
Female Share of the Population46
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use85
Working at Home53
Short Commute Times44
Walking and Biking to Work43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals84
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Affordability of Rents24
Housing Recently Built11
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