Source: ACS Data, U.S. Census Bureau via Census Reporter, 2022
The population is very small and moderately sparse
Population Size
2,971
people
Land Area
0.6
square miles
Population Density
4,605
people per square mile
Roslyn was once known as Hempstead Harbor, but residents changed its name to Roslyn in 1844 to avoid postal address confusion with the several other nearby towns with "Hempstead" in their names. The name "Roslyn" was chosen at the suggestion of a resident who said that the town reminded him of the village he was from in Scotland known as Roslin.
Ellen E. Ward Memorial Clock Tower
Located 21 miles east of Midtown Manhattan
Standout Feature
The historic and charming town architecture, exemplified by the Ellen E. Ward Memorial Clock Tower, a 44-foot tall clock tower built in 1895 that serves as a symbol of Roslyn, and the Bryant Library, the local public library that is housed in the Roslyn War Memorial Building and is the oldest continuously operating library in Nassau County
Roslyn is a village located on Long Island in New York State within Nassau County in the Town of North Hempstead. The village is part of the Roslyn Union Free School District, which it shares with neighboring Roslyn Estates and East Hills, and parts of neighboring Roslyn Harbor, Greenvale, and Roslyn Heights (collectively referred to as part of "Greater Roslyn"). Commuter rail access to New York City is available from Roslyn Station in Roslyn Heights.
Roslyn is steeped in 19th century and early 20th century charm, with a substantial portion of its buildings situated within a designated historic district. The rustic setting further adds to the village's picturesque nature. Residents adore the quaint, small-town feel, close-knit community, and exceptional public schools.
Roslyn Pond Park