Living in New Rochelle, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Rochelle · Census data 2020–2024
New Rochelle has 82,769 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $109,167 (27% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $702,500, the median rent is $1,917/month.
New Rochelle at a glance
- Population
- 82,769
- Median age
- 42.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $109,167State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $702,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,917/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 53.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.6%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is New Rochelle a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
Cons: Home values 66% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in New Rochelle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Rochelle the median home value is $702,500, 111% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,917 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
New Rochelle median household income
The median household income in New Rochelle is $109,167 and the income per person is $68,173. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in New Rochelle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 32,792
- Owner-occupied
- 53.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.3%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.49
New Rochelle demographics
- Population
- 82,769
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 31,684
- Foreign-born
- 29.5%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Rochelle ›
Education in New Rochelle
51.6% of adults 25 and older in New Rochelle have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 27% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Rochelle
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 18%
- Drive alone
- 51.8%
- Public transit
- 16.2%
- Walk to work
- 5.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
New Rochelle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Rochelle | 82,769 | $109,167 | $702,500 | $1,917 |
| Larchmont | 6,567 | $167,536 | $1,635,500 | $2,093 |
| Pelham | 7,305 | $184,375 | $915,800 | $2,299 |
| Pelham Manor | 5,644 | $250,001 | $1,093,300 | $2,705 |
| Bronxville | 6,510 | $215,815 | $1,095,100 | $3,501 |
| Mount Vernon | 72,427 | $78,779 | $484,000 | $1,629 |
| Eastchester | 20,491 | $157,202 | $790,100 | $2,210 |
| Mamaroneck | 19,826 | $120,000 | $717,200 | $2,157 |
| Tuckahoe | 6,973 | $104,375 | $621,300 | $2,177 |
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What is the median household income in New Rochelle, NY?
The median household income in New Rochelle is $109,167, 27% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in New Rochelle?
The median home value in New Rochelle is $702,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in New Rochelle?
The median gross rent in New Rochelle is $1,917 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is New Rochelle, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 10.1%. Minuses: home values 66% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in New Rochelle?
The median age in New Rochelle is 42.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in New Rochelle?
The average commute to work in New Rochelle is 33 minutes; 18% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Rochelle?
The unemployment rate in New Rochelle is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Rochelle?
51.6% of adults in New Rochelle 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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