Living in Rye, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rye · Census data 2020–2024
Rye has 5,611 residents with a median age of 55.1. The median household income is $140,655 (42% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $1,028,100, the median rent is $1,781/month.
Rye at a glance
- Population
- 5,611
- Median age
- 55.1State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $140,655State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $1,028,100State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,781/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 85.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Rye a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 42% higher than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Home values 155% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rye
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rye the median home value is $1,028,100, 209% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,781 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,301 a month in housing costs.
Rye median household income
The median household income in Rye is $140,655 and the income per person is $93,701. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Rye: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,931
- Owner-occupied
- 85.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.5%
- Vacant
- 21.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.40
Rye demographics
- Population
- 5,611
- Median age
- 55.1
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 31.7%
- Households
- 2,293
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rye ›
Education in Rye
61.5% of adults 25 and older in Rye have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 25.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rye
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 30.9%
- Drive alone
- 64.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
Rye vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye | 5,611 | $140,655 | $1,028,100 | $1,781 |
| New Castle | 827 | $176,953 | $1,701,300 | $3,501 |
| Portsmouth | 22,545 | $106,219 | $688,500 | $1,869 |
| Kittery | 5,110 | $84,730 | $461,400 | $1,697 |
| Kittery Point | 935 | $141,086 | $481,700 | $1,791 |
| Kittery | 10,473 | $93,728 | $468,500 | $1,716 |
| Greenland | 4,106 | $162,837 | $662,800 | $2,331 |
| Newington | 939 | $145,833 | $861,600 | $2,292 |
| North Hampton | 4,543 | $146,458 | $670,400 | $1,805 |
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What is the median household income in Rye, NH?
The median household income in Rye is $140,655, 42% higher than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rye?
The median home value in Rye is $1,028,100, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Rye?
The median gross rent in Rye is $1,781 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Rye, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 42% higher than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: home values 155% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
What is the median age in Rye?
The median age in Rye is 55.1 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Rye?
The average commute to work in Rye is 29 minutes; 30.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rye?
The unemployment rate in Rye is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rye?
61.5% of adults in Rye have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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