At a Glance
Median Income
$103,813
$64,532 per capita
Home Value
$667,300
Zillow: $948,709
Median Rent
$1,830/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
160/100K
1,297/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.1%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
9.6% smoking rate
How New Rochelle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Rochelle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Rochelle a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Rochelle residents earn a median household income of $103,813 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,532. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,374 business establishments, including 1,968 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Rochelle is $667,300 , 137% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $948,709. Median rent is $1,830/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
New Rochelle reports 160 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,297/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
49.1% of adults in New Rochelle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% above the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Rochelle has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population81,591
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density7,929/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born29.0%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$103,813
Per Capita$64,532
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$58,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,359
Housing
B
Home Value$667,300
Rent$1,830
Ownership51.4%
Zillow$948,709
Housing Units31,098
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent160/100K
Property1,297/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault105/100K
Burglary59/100K
Health
Obesity27.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation52 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.1%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+25.5%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 73%
Commute31 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries35
Did You Know?
New Rochelle was founded in 1688.
The median home in New Rochelle was built in 1953.
17.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
29.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 1,968 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.