Living in Rye Brook, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rye Brook · Census data 2020–2024
Rye Brook has 9,900 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $246,944 (187% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,016,100, the median rent is $2,593/month.
Rye Brook at a glance
- Population
- 9,900
- Median age
- 42.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $246,944State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,016,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,593/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 84.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 80.1%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Rye Brook a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 187% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 140% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rye Brook
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rye Brook the median home value is $1,016,100, 205% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,593 per month, which is 33.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Rye Brook median household income
The median household income in Rye Brook is $246,944 and the income per person is $108,148. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Rye Brook: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,523
- Owner-occupied
- 84.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.3%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.87
Rye Brook demographics
- Population
- 9,900
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 3,412
- Foreign-born
- 15.6%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rye Brook ›
Education in Rye Brook
80.1% of adults 25 and older in Rye Brook have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 40.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rye Brook
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 29%
- Drive alone
- 51.6%
- Public transit
- 10.9%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Rye Brook vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Brook | 9,900 | $246,944 | $1,016,100 | $2,593 |
| Glenville | 2,656 | $220,865 | $1,148,600 | $3,466 |
| Pemberwick | 3,665 | $132,326 | $940,200 | — |
| Harrison | 29,961 | $164,250 | $1,010,700 | $2,616 |
| Rock Ridge | 482 | $226,838 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Port Chester | 31,102 | $92,222 | $582,600 | $2,028 |
| Byram | 4,633 | $99,734 | $838,400 | $2,413 |
| Greenwich | 63,856 | $206,130 | $1,695,700 | $2,674 |
| White Plains | 60,666 | $110,763 | $620,800 | $2,269 |
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What is the median household income in Rye Brook, NY?
The median household income in Rye Brook is $246,944, 187% 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 Rye Brook?
The median home value in Rye Brook is $1,016,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Rye Brook?
The median gross rent in Rye Brook is $2,593 per month, about 33.8% of household income.
Is Rye Brook, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 187% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 140% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Rye Brook?
The median age in Rye Brook is 42.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Rye Brook?
The average commute to work in Rye Brook is 33 minutes; 29% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rye Brook?
The unemployment rate in Rye Brook is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rye Brook?
80.1% of adults in Rye Brook 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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