Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Roslyn, WA
$565,200Median home value
Kittitas CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Roslyn
Roslyn is a historic coal-mining town in the Cascades, famous as the filming location for TV's 'Northern Exposure' (as Cicely, Alaska). The brick downtown is on the National Register, and the surrounding forests offer year-round recreation. Second homes and vacation rentals are common, with Cle Elum and Suncadia minutes away.
Home prices in Roslyn
The median home value in Roslyn is $565,200.
Top places in Roslyn
- Historic downtown Roslyn — brick storefronts from the coal-mining era.
- Roslyn's cemeteries — 26 distinct.
- Cle Elum Lake — boating ~10 min north.
- Suncadia Resort — golf and spa ~10 min west.
- Coal Mines Trail — rail-trail through town.
Commuting from Roslyn
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, ~1 hr 20 via I-90.
- I-90 is the main highway; no commuter rail.
- Many residents work in tourism, at Suncadia, or remotely.
Roslyn FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Roslyn, WA?
The median home value in Roslyn is $565,200. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Roslyn, WA?
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, ~1 hr 20 via I-90.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.