Roslyn Heights is a very unique, urban neighborhood in the Nassau County of New York. The homes in Roslyn Heights usually consist of three to four medium-sized bedrooms to over five large bedrooms. Most of the homes are single-family homes built between 1940 and 1969. There are some historic homes built in 1939 or earlier and some established homes built from the 1970's to 1994. There are some high-rise apartments, attached homes and a few small apartment buildings. There demand for real estate in Roslyn Heights is higher than average. However, there are very few vacancies.

Roslyn Heights is a wealthy, exclusive community of mostly urban sophisticates with refined, cultural tastes. The residents are mostly educated executives. It is a neighborhood of mixed ages. The neighborhood is a nice mix of young, educated and single professionals, families with school-aged children, seniors and some college students.

Roslyn Heights is a mostly white (non-Hispanic) neighborhood with a good ethnic mix of Italian, East Asian, Iranian, Polish, Irish, Hispanic and African American descent. English is the main language spoken in Roslyn Heights. However, other diverse languages like Spanish and Italian are also spoken.

Roslyn Heights is a commuting neighborhood. A majority of the residents drive to work alone from 45 minutes to an hour one way. Many residents carpool with friends, coworkers or family. A few residents commute by train.

Roslyn Heights has a very low crime rate, and the neighborhood homes are appreciating in value.

The neighboring towns are East Hills, Glen Head, Great Neck, Jericho, Manhasset, Munsey Park, Oyster Bay, Queens County and Sands Point.