Living in Rye, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rye · Census data 2020–2024
Rye has 16,428 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $239,815 (179% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,819,900, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Rye at a glance
- Population
- 16,428
- Median age
- 42.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $239,815State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,819,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 70.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 80.5%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Rye a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 179% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
Cons: Home values 329% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
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 $1,819,900, 447% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Rye median household income
The median household income in Rye is $239,815 and the income per person is $151,878. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Rye: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,108
- Owner-occupied
- 70.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.6%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.85
Rye demographics
- Population
- 16,428
- Median age
- 42.5
- Under 18
- 28.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 5,717
- Foreign-born
- 18.8%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rye ›
Education in Rye
80.5% of adults 25 and older in Rye have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 43.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rye
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 26.5%
- Drive alone
- 38.5%
- Public transit
- 28.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Rye vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye | 16,428 | $239,815 | $1,819,900 | $3,501 |
| Mamaroneck | 19,826 | $120,000 | $717,200 | $2,157 |
| Larchmont | 6,567 | $167,536 | $1,635,500 | $2,093 |
| Byram | 4,633 | $99,734 | $838,400 | $2,413 |
| Port Chester | 31,102 | $92,222 | $582,600 | $2,028 |
| Glen Cove | 28,112 | $92,064 | $698,900 | $2,398 |
| New Rochelle | 82,769 | $109,167 | $702,500 | $1,917 |
| Pemberwick | 3,665 | $132,326 | $940,200 | — |
| Harrison | 29,961 | $164,250 | $1,010,700 | $2,616 |
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What is the median household income in Rye, NY?
The median household income in Rye is $239,815, 179% 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?
The median home value in Rye is $1,819,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Rye?
The median gross rent in Rye is $3,501 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Rye, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 179% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 2.7%. Minuses: home values 329% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
What is the median age in Rye?
The median age in Rye is 42.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Rye?
The average commute to work in Rye is 40 minutes; 26.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rye?
The unemployment rate in Rye is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rye?
80.5% 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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