At a Glance
Median Income
$237,727
$149,370 per capita
Home Value
$1,785,400
Zillow: $711,749
Median Rent
$2,751/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
12/100K
255/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
80.5%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.9%
6.2% 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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rye residents earn a median household income of $237,727 , which is 216% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $149,370. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% 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 Rye is $1,785,400 , 533% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $711,749. Median rent is $2,751/month, with 28.1% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Rye reports 12 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 255/100K.
Education
80.5% of adults in Rye hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(139% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rye 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
Population16,410
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density2,805/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born20.4%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$237,727
Per Capita$149,370
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$58,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,359
Housing
C
Home Value$1,785,400
Rent$2,751
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$711,749
Housing Units6,221
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent12/100K
Property255/100K
Health
Obesity20.9%
Diabetes5.9%
Smoking6.2%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death9,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation8 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+80.5%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+46.5%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 73%
Commute39 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries35
Did You Know?
Rye was founded in 1660.
The median home in Rye was built in 1957.
28.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
27.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.5% of the population has a disability.
20.4% 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.