At a Glance
Median Income
$236,968
$108,778 per capita
Home Value
$970,900
Zillow: $1,212,720
Median Rent
$2,220/mo
35.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
181/100K
1,800/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.4%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.3%
6.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Rye Brook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rye Brook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rye Brook a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rye Brook residents earn a median household income of $236,968 , which is 215% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $108,778. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rye Brook is $970,900 , 244% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,212,720. Median rent is $2,220/month, with 35.6% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Rye Brook reports 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,800/100K.
Education
75.4% of adults in Rye Brook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(124% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rye Brook has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population9,884
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density2,882/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$236,968
Per Capita$108,778
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
A
Home Value$970,900
Rent$2,220
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$1,212,720
Housing Units3,591
Rent Burden35.6%
Crime
F
Violent181/100K
Property1,800/100K
Health
Obesity22.3%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking6.9%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation221 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+75.4%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+37.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute33 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries45
Did You Know?
Rye Brook was founded in 1982.
The median home in Rye Brook was built in 1967.
13.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
24.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.
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