Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 962, platted in 1886. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Roslyn’s July high is 73°F, below both Washington’s towns (77°F) and U.S. towns (85°F). 85% of the land in Roslyn is conserved, above both Washington’s towns (4%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Its National Register listings include Northwestern Improvement Company Store and Roslyn Historic District. Roslyn has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Roslyn beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 1,484 in 1890, a peak of 3,126 in 1910, 950 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1885 and 2 maps from 1984 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Roslyn, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Roslyn.
The trail density in Roslyn is 4.2 miles per square mile. The biggest place to walk is Roslyn Urban Forest, 328 acres with 10.4 miles of trail. 19 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Roslyn Urban Forest | 10.4 mi | 328 |
| 2. Roslyn Pioneer Park | — | 5 |
| 3. Kiwanis Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Most working residents leave Roslyn for work: only 4% work in town. Roslyn’s average trip to work is 30 minutes. Since 2013, Roslyn has lost 92 jobs, to 541 in 2023.
| Roslyn | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 5% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $105,000 | $98,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.9% | 4.9% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Adults 35 to 64 are 49% of residents (38% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 19% of residents (24% statewide). 38% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Roslyn.
| Roslyn | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.8 years | 38.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 38% | 30% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 14% | 16% | 18% |
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.2 points. Across Washington, 49.6% of residents are women.
| Roslyn | WA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 2.7% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 15.1% | 9.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 1.5% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 17.3% | 15.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17% | 14.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.4% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.7% | 12% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.2% | 6.5% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.7% | 7.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 33.4% | 21.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 20% | 21% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.5% | 10% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 31% | 24% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.4% | 15.6% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,000, single groups can be off by several points
The typical Roslyn home is worth about $451,000, up 1.6% in a year, 23% below the Washington typical home.
| Roslyn | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,500 a month | $1,739 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 68% | 71% | 73% |
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Roslyn has chilly winters and cool summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 73° and January nights drop to 24°.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Roslyn beats the Washington average on 0 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 30% of Roslyn adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Roslyn | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 33% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 73% | 71% | 79% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 25% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 17% | 17% |
| What stands out | Roslyn | WA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 6.8% | 5.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.4% | 7.9% |
| More adults with arthritis | 31.6% | 24.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Roslyn. Close and well known come first.
27 mi National ParkMount Rainier National Park1.6M visitors a year
38 mi WaterfallSnoqualmie Falls
28 mi Ski areaCrystal Mountain86 runs · 2,389 ft vertical16 mi Ski areaThree Summits104 runs · 1,233 ft vertical
21 mi Park & preserveAlpine Lakes Wilderness
36 mi National forestMount Baker-Snoqualmie National ForestMount Rainier National Park: Ricardo Martins from Gent, Belgium, CC BY 2.0 · Snoqualmie Falls: Meher Anand Kasam, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Crystal Mountain: ZhengZhou, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Alpine Lakes Wilderness: Walter Siegmund, CC BY 2.5 · Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest: Lhb1239, CC BY-SA 3.0
None within 15 miles of Roslyn; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Roslyn residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Washington.
Where Roslyn’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Washington, United States
Roslyn is a city in Kittitas County, Washington, United States. The population was 950 at the 2020 census. Roslyn is located in the Cascade Mountains, about 80 miles east of Seattle. The town was founded in 1886 as a coal mining company town. During the 20th century, the town gradually transitioned away from coal, and today its economy is primarily based on forestry and tourism. The town was the filming location for The Runner Stumbles, Northern Exposure, and The Man in the High Castle. Many of the town's historical structures have been preserved, and its downtown was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
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Roslyn has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
