Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
18%
Rye
Rye, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,483
Population
16,927
Renter Mix
28% Rent
A historic gem on Long Island Sound
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As Westchester County's oldest settlement, the city of Rye can trace its history back to 1660. The settlement was named for Rye, England in 1665 as part of Connecticut. In 1683, the town was ceded to New York against the settler's wishes as a gift from King Charles II to his brother, the Duke of York. The settlers rebelled and tried to rejoin Connecticut, but it was officially established as part of New York by royal decree. Today, this beautiful community is one of the nation's most expensive areas to purchase real estate with the average home selling for more than $2 million.
Rye still retains its historical charm in its architecture, stone walls, and shady narrow lanes. Rye is a harbor town, stretched along the Long Island Sound and offering one of the state's prettiest beaches -- Rye Town Park and Beach. With its Spanish-style buildings dating to around 1907, this historic park and public beach features a bath house, picnic shelters, and a restaurant dating to 1910.
Another landmark, the Square House Museum, was once a tavern and inn dating to around 1730 and serving such famous guests as George Washington, General Lafayette, and John Adams. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it now serves as a local history museum. The oldest house in Rye is the Timothy-Knapp House, built around 1660. The Milton Cemetery, across the street, is also on the National Register -- it was the first public burying ground in Rye. Another historic destination offers a different kind of chill from the cemetery. Playland first opened in 1928 and quickly became "America's Premier Playground" with its amusement rides and circus acts. Today, the park still features several rides built before 1930.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$214,272
Average: $212,608
Education
9,279
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,433
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rye has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
52%
Other Education
48%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Rye, NY is $2,482 for one bedroom, $3,566 for two bedrooms, and $4,561 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rye has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,482/month
752 Sq Ft
House
$12,764/month
2,281 Sq Ft
Townhome
$7,050/month
1,153 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rye, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
321 Students
Public
Grades K-5
469 Students
Public
Grades K-5
482 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
634 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
888 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rye Nature Center
- Edith Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary
- Marshlands Conservancy
- Otter Creek Preserve
- Weinberg Nature Center
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
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.