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East Hills, NY vs Roslyn

Two popular NJ suburbs of New York City, side by side. Here's how they compare on the metrics that matter most to families.

School rating
10/10
9/10
Commute to New York City
75 min
77 min
Median home price
$1.3M
$1.6M
Annual property tax
$18K
$36K
Walk score
22
60
Density
suburban
suburban

Summary: East Hills, NY leads in 4 of 6 metrics. It edges out on school rating, commute to new york city, median home price, annual property tax. The best choice depends on your family's priorities.

Character & vibe

East Hills, NY

Roslyn School District's most distinctive incorporated village — minimum 1-acre lots, private community pool and beach clubs, and the most competitive real estate market in Nassau's Gold Coast.

community

Roslyn

One of Nassau County's hidden gems.

communitywalkable

Who should pick which?

Pick East Hills, NY if you...

  • ·Prioritize top-rated schools above all else
  • ·Want the shortest commute to New York City
  • ·Need to keep your home budget in check
  • ·Want lower annual property taxes

Pick Roslyn if you...

  • ·Value walkability and a pedestrian-friendly downtown
  • ·Drawn to the community character

Still deciding?

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