At a Glance
Median Income
$71,016
$25,971 per capita
Home Value
$132,200
Zillow: $144,290
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
78.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
17.4% smoking rate
How Rye Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rye's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rye a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rye residents earn a median household income of $71,016 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,971. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 520 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rye is $132,200 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,290. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
21.8% of adults in Rye hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
78.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rye has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population197
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans20.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,016
Per Capita$25,971
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$819M
Avg Weekly Wage$852
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,200
Rent
Ownership91.0%
Zillow$144,290
Housing Units106
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,652/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
Elevation163 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+78.2%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Broadband76.4%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Rye was built in 1958.
29.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
49.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.