What are the schools like in Roosevelt, NY?

Roosevelt is served primarily by ROOSEVELT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in Roosevelt?

The median household income in Roosevelt, NY is $128,058 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Roosevelt, NY?

Roosevelt has an average high temperature of 39.3°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.5 inches.

Roosevelt, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Roosevelt, NY affordable or expensive?

Roosevelt's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Roosevelt is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $415,600 and the median rent is $2,583 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Roosevelt, NY?

Roosevelt has a violent crime rate of 133.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1044.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Roosevelt, NY a Good Place to Live?

Roosevelt is a small city of 19,233 in New York, with a median household income of $128,058 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Roosevelt stands out for solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Roosevelt is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Roosevelt city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Roosevelt's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Roosevelt costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Roosevelt, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$415,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,583	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$128,058	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Roosevelt's violent crime rate is 133.0 per 100,000 residents — 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

133.0 /100k

Property Crime

1044.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Roosevelt is served primarily by ROOSEVELT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Roosevelt, NY	National Avg
School District	ROOSEVELT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Roosevelt sees average highs of 39.3°F in January and 81.8°F in July, with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation and 25.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Roosevelt, NY
Average High — January	39.3°F
Average High — July	81.8°F
Annual Precipitation	48.6"
Annual Snowfall	25.5"

Demographics

Metric	Roosevelt, NY	National Avg
Population	19,233	—
Median Age	32.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	17.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	50.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	25.8%	18.9%
Asian	2.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.0%	22.2%
65 and over	10.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North Merrick, NY 1 mi Freeport, NY 2 mi South Hempstead, NY 2 mi Baldwin, NY 2 mi North Bellmore, NY 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Roosevelt

Roosevelt, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

11575

Roosevelt vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roosevelt, NY affordable or expensive?

Roosevelt's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Roosevelt roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $415,600 and median rent is $2,583/month.

What is the crime rate in Roosevelt, NY?

Roosevelt's violent crime rate is 133.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1044.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Roosevelt?

Public schools in Roosevelt are operated by ROOSEVELT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Roosevelt, NY a good place to live?

Roosevelt, NY has a population of 19,233, a median household income of $128,058, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Roosevelt?

Roosevelt averages 39.3°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches with about 25.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Roosevelt?

Roosevelt, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 11575.

What is the population of Roosevelt?

The population of Roosevelt, New York is 19,233 with a median age of 32.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Roosevelt?

Key numbers for living in Roosevelt: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $415,600, median household income $128,058, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Roosevelt side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.