Roosevelt Island is a growing island community in the East River
Sitting in the middle of the East River, only a short distance from both Manhattan and Queens, Roosevelt Island can feel surprisingly distant from the rest of the city, like its own self-contained world. Roosevelt Island is a 2-mile-long neighborhood built on the ruins of a former asylum and prison. In honor of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the island took on the name Roosevelt Island in 1973. Roosevelt Island has seen growth and an influx of new residents in the past 15 years or so.
Housing cooperatives and apartments with skyline views
A former oasis for affordable housing, luxury high-rises have sprung up on the island, offering riverfront views and upscale amenities like pools, gyms and doormen. Westview, a newly renovated cooperative, and Rivercross, the island's first privatized housing cooperative, offer residents the luxuries of city living in a tucked-away, quiet setting. Apartment complexes are scattered around the island, providing housing for Cornell Tech graduate students. Unit prices on the island typically range between $750,000 and $2 million. No matter where you live on Roosevelt Island, you will wake up and fall asleep to unparalleled views of the Manhattan skyline.
Parks, green spaces and historic sites for recreation
Lush green space and benches are bountiful on the island. Lighthouse Park is at the island's top and is home to the Roosevelt Island Lighthouse. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park is at the end of the island. This memorial park draws its name from one of Roosevelt’s State of the Union addresses, where he described his vision for the world to be founded on four freedoms: freedom of speech and worship and freedom from want and fear. The park also memorializes a former smallpox hospital. Residents and visitors can walk the grounds. The building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, still stands in ruins on the island. Roosevelt Island is also home to the Blackwell House, a 1796 wooden cottage built for the Blackwell family, who owned Roosevelt Island for several generations. On the house’s grounds, you will find various playground equipment and a basketball court. Play flag football or lacrosse under the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge at Firefighters Field. Bring your four-legged pal to Octagon Dog Run. After your pups have some quality outdoor time, head to Pony Field or Jack McManus Fields to play soccer or baseball with your neighbors. Grab your gardening tools and plant alongside your peers at Roosevelt Island Garden Club's 132-plot community space.
Kids can attend highly rated high schools in Manhattan
Pre-kindergartners through eighth graders can attend the Roosevelt Island School without leaving the island. Students attending Roosevelt Island School, a New York City public school, hail from at least 60 countries. For high school, students must head to Manhattan and can attend one of several secondary institutions, including Eleanor Roosevelt High School, one of the closest options. Eleanor Roosevelt High School is a highly regarded NYC public school, earning an A-plus rating from Niche for its academics, teaching and college preparation. In 2017, Cornell Tech, a graduate school and research center of Cornell University, opened on Roosevelt Island.
On-island restaurants and amenities
Wholesome Factory has a mix of pantry staples and prepared meals like breakfast sandwiches or omelets. Other choices include a ramen shop, a Mediterranean eatery and a Mexican spot. Sip on a martini and enjoy oysters at the Panorama Room, a rooftop lounge at the Graduate Hotel. When running errands, the island has a Foodtown for groceries, a Duane Reade Pharmacy and a liquor store.
A tram service helps residents get around the island
While Roosevelt Island is not car friendly, those with cars can get off the island via the Roosevelt Island Bridge to reach Queens, Brooklyn and Long Island. Public transportation is available on the island primarily through a tram service. The Roosevelt Island Tramway is the oldest urban commuter service of its kind in the United States.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
8,433
Median Age
39
Population Density
59 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$116,192
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$152,155
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.3%
College Graduates
79.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
50.7%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
76/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
82/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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