At a Glance
Median Income
$47,125
$26,442 per capita
Home Value
$234,700
Zillow: $334,561
Median Rent
$850/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.9%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
14.4% 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 $47,125 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,442. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 208 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rye is $234,700 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,561. Median rent is $850/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
45.9% of adults in Rye hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rye has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population145
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,611/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,125
Per Capita$26,442
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$323M
Avg Weekly Wage$853
Housing
B+
Home Value$234,700
Rent$850
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$334,561
Housing Units130
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death14,473/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain25.4 in/yr
Elevation6,827 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.9%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 44%
Commute26 min
Broadband77.5%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Rye was founded in 1937.
The median home in Rye was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.