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New parks and schools in suburbs off the Southern State Parkway
Roosevelt is a hamlet defined by reinvention and growth. At the turn of the 20th century, the woodsy developing village offshoot of Hempstead was renamed from Rum Point to its current name in honor of the 26th president. In recent years, waves of private renovation on older properties and public facility upgrades have improved streetscapes and community life for modern suburban residents. “If someone was in Roosevelt 15 years ago and was to come back now and drive through Roosevelt, it would be almost unidentifiable to that person,” says Natasha Maraj-Ramdhanie, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty who lives in Roosevelt. “Roosevelt is becoming an up-and-coming town, helped by a low property tax.” Roosevelt’s recently renovated parks, new public school buildings and active public library connect the multicultural suburban community settled at the crux of two major Long Island parkways.
Kids love the playground at Reverend Arthur Mackey Sr. Park in Roosevelt.
Roosevelt High School has dozens of effective and excellent teachers and staff.
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Move-in ready midcentury homes from $390,000 in Roosevelt
Suburban residential blocks make up the bulk of Roosevelt, dominated by midcentury starter homes like Cape Cods, split-levels and ranch-style homes that mingle with simple prewar styles like bungalows and National houses. Move-in ready homes with three or fewer bedrooms sell for $390,000 to $700,000. Similar homes with four or more bedrooms, as well as a handful of New Traditional houses that replaced older homes in the past few decades, sell for $530,000 to $950,000. “Roosevelt is a very active market. You see a lot of new people moving in, and you also see people flipping properties. It’s up and coming, we’re starting to see a lot of transactions,” says Damien Coleman, a broker with Dac Properties Corp who specializes throughout Nassau County. While renovation levels vary throughout the hamlet, grassy front lawns, shady trees and extensive sidewalks are present throughout its many blocks and short, winding cul-de-sacs.
Living in Roosevelt offers residents a suburban feel whe re most residents own their homes.
Larger homes in Roosevelt can cost up to $900,000.
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Attending rebuilt Roosevelt Union Free schools
Most students in Roosevelt attend the Roosevelt Union Free School District. “The Roosevelt school system has changed tremendously. All the schools were rebuilt in the last 12 years,” Maraj-Ramdhanie says. Kids will attend one of three new elementary schools, including Ulysses Byas Elementary which earns a C from Niche. Roosevelt Middle School earns a C-minus and Roosevelt High School earns a C. Small portions of Roosevelt are zoned for either the Baldwin Union Free School District, which earns an A overall, or the Freeport Union Free School District which earns a B-minus.
Ulysses Byas Elementary School offers plenty of AP and Honors courses.
Students are the highest priority at Roosevelt Middle School.
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Driving on the Southern State and Meadowbrook parkways
The Southern State Parkway and Meadowbrook Parkway meet in Roosevelt, making up its northern and eastern borders. Commuters hop onto the Southern State on the roughly 30-mile drive to Manhattan. Nassau Inter-County Express buses make stops on Nassau Road and Babylon Turnpike. Train riders head to the Freeport Long Island Rail Road Station for a 45-minute trip to Penn Station. Commercial flights take off from John F. Kennedy International Airport about 13 miles away.
Roosevelt residents can take the Meadowbrook Parkway to Jones Beach for the day.
Roosevelt residents can easily commute to the city via the Southern State Parkway.
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Athletic courts and swans at Reverend Arthur Mackey Sr. Park
Small community parks sit throughout Roosevelt. Reverend Arthur Mackey Sr. Park positions well-kept basketball and tennis courts next to a tree-shaded playground and splash park. Away from athletic courts, visitors can look out for geese and swans paddling around the banks of Smith Pond. Centennial Park was upgraded in recent years, filling the block between Centennial and Fulton avenues with a colorful playground, rows of picnic pavilions and basketball courts and the neatly ordered plots of the Roosevelt Community Garden. The Roosevelt Rough Riders Youth Football & Cheer leagues host practices and an annual trunk or treat at Henry Street Park, where a grassy field also accommodates youth soccer. Lifeguards watch over the Roosevelt Pool through the warmer months.
Enjoy scenic wildlife at Smith Pond located in Reverend Arthur Mackey Sr Park.
Shoot some hoops on the dream court at Reverend Arthur Mackey Sr. Park in Roosevelt.
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Events at Roosevelt Public Library
At the Roosevelt Public Library, regular cooking and craft classes might draw a couple of dozen participants. Hundreds attend larger events, most notably concerts that span global genres. Bands playing jazz, reggae and Latin music fill the library’s auditorium during the colder months but move outdoors when the weather permits. Several churches and a masjid hold regular religious services, some of which also host community outreach events. Memorial Presbyterian Church holds health drives, houses a food pantry and puts on family fun fairs outside of regular masses.
Roosevelt Library is centrally located along Nassau Road in Roosevelt.
Roosevelt Library is also centrally located along Nassau Rd.
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Shopping and dining on Nassau Road
Cars pass strip malls and standalone businesses lining Nassau Road, ranging from gas stations to barber shops and specialty retailers. Shoppers stop into Western Beef Supermarket down the sidewalk from Roosevelt’s Harmony Healthcare Long Island medical center. Restaurants are typically small, fast-casual establishments, serving diners global cuisines at a handful of tables and passing takeout containers over the counter. Tropical Jerk is a favorite for Jamaican staples like oxtails and jerk chicken, and Honduran cuisine draws foodies to La Fonda Deli.
People line up for hot food at La Fonda Deli in Roosevelt.
Nassau Road in Roosevelt offers a library, churches, shopping and dining.
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Parks in this Area
Reverend Arthur Mackey Sr Park
Bernard Brown Park
Centennial Park
Henry Street Park
Fraser Avenue Park
Picnic Area
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Transit
Airport
John F Kennedy International
23 min drive
Bus
Lakewood Av & Nassau
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Nassau Rd & Babylon Tpke
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Nassau Rd & W Roosevelt Ave.
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Nassau Rd & E Pennywood Ave
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Babylon Tpke & Nassau Rd (Mollineaux
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Babylon Tpke & Underhill Ave.
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Nassau Rd & W. Pennywood Ave.
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.224 Reviews
3.0Current Resident
4/11/2020Niche Review
I've been living in Roosevelt for almost 4 years. So far, I do not have a problem with my area. It is a community that is very diverse as far as people and culture. A lot of the people here are also very friendly. In the past two years, I have seen great improvements around the neighborhood. For example, many foreclosures have been taken down, and are now homes to new people. In a few years, I am hoping to see only a handful, if any, foreclosures. We are on a great track to becoming better in many other areas as well.
3.0Current Resident
1/9/2019Niche Review
Roosevelt is a very quiet and safe neighborhood compared to new york city where I am orginally from. However there isn't much to d here and there is only one high school and one middle school.
3.0Current Resident
9/29/2017Niche Review
Roosevelt is central to many towns nearby. Buses and trains are easily accessible. Home prices are high. Cost of living is high. There is a library, and a clinic in Roosevelt. The Kennedy airport is about 30 minutes away and LaGuardia is approximately 35 minutes away on a good drive day . New York city is 45 minutes away on the long island railroad and those trains are kept relatively clean and decent.
5.0Current Resident
9/30/2022Niche Review
Although Roosevelt is only a square mile, I definitely consider it home. I grew up here and attended the schools in my town. A diverse area and get place for families. The school system really cares for the children and have been striving for many years to raise the bar.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Roosevelt
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Roosevelt Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Roosevelt, Long Island sell after 76 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Roosevelt, Long Island over the last 12 months is $499,980, up 45% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
16,483
Median Age
37
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$113,848
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$130,269
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
24.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.5%
% Population in Labor Force
73.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
21''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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