Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,623
Population
83,540
Renter Mix
51% Rent
A picturesque New York City suburb
Urban
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Affluent
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Diverse
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Walkable
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Biking
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Boating
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Coastal
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New Rochelle, situated along Long Island Sound, combines historic charm with modern living just 17 miles from Midtown Manhattan. With convenient Metro-North and Amtrak connections, this waterfront community founded in 1688 by Huguenot settlers offers apartments across its diverse neighborhoods, from shoreline areas to residential streets lined with mature trees.
Apartment residents enjoy 230 acres of public parkland, including the scenic Glen Island Park beach. The downtown area features New Roc City entertainment complex, local shops, and dining options. The Metro-North station provides a 35-minute commute to Grand Central Terminal, while drivers can access I-95 and the Hutchinson River Parkway. Educational institutions in the area include Iona University and Monroe College. As of 2023, rental prices start around $2,175 for studios and $2,584 for one-bedroom apartments.
Explore the City
Sunrise at Larchmont Manor Park
Top-rated New Rochelle High School is a Blue Ribbon School
Demographics
Median Household Income
$97,828
Average: $134,791
Education
32,585
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
43,024
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
New Rochelle has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
51%
Non-Renters
49%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in New Rochelle, NY is $2,262 for a studio, $2,624 for one bedroom, $3,478 for two bedrooms, and $4,246 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Rochelle has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,624/month
679 Sq Ft
House
$10,040/month
2,793 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,829/month
887 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly New Rochelle, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
William B Ward Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
1,019 Students
George M Davis Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
640 Students
Daniel Webster Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
496 Students
Public
Grades K-5
728 Students
Public
Grades K-5
838 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,122 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,012 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,058 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sheldrake Environmental Center
- Ward Acres
- Davenport Neck Bird Sanctuary
- Weinberg Nature Center
- Otter Creek Preserve
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Westchester County
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.