Town · New Hampshire
Rye, New Hampshire
Rye, town, in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Rye had 5,689 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,543 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,611 (±17). GEOID 3301566180.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,689
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,543 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,611 ±17
Median household income
$140,655
±$39,204 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$1,028,100
±$89,208 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$1,781
±$156 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Rye and what county is it in?
Rye is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It covers 12.6 square miles of land, 439 residents per square mile in 2020.
Rye is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Rye, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,689 people lived in Rye on July 1, 2025, up 2.8% since 2020, in line with New Hampshire (+2.7%). The 2020 Census counted 5,543 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,611 (±17).
| Measure | Rye | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,611±17 | 319,082 | +145 |
| Households | 2,293±178 | 127,570 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.40±0.18 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,931±249 | 137,794 | no clear change |
Rye's population since 2000
From 5,182 in 2000 to 5,689 in 2025: up 9.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Rye as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Rye?
The median resident of Rye is 55.1 years old; 18.2% are under 18 and 31.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 1.9%. 5.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Rye | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.1±3.0 | 45.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.2%±2.9 pts | 18.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 31.7%±5.5 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 49.0%±3.2 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 3.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.3%±1.7 pts | 89.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9%±1.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.2%±1.9 pts | 5.2% | +2.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.1%±1.7 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5%±2.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 8.3%±3.0 pts | 11.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.5%±2.8 pts | 4.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.4%±2.4 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 61.5%±7.4 pts | 45.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 25.6%±5.2 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.8%±2.5 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±1.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Rye earn?
Half of Rye's 2,293 households earn less than $140,655 a year (±$39,204), against $118,331 in Rockingham County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 it was $137,904 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rye | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $140,655±$39,204 | $118,331 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $222,044±$32,040 | $149,721 | – |
| Per capita income | $93,701±$15,044 | $61,558 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.9%±3.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.8%±4.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.1%±3.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.1%±2.1 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.8%±2.1 pts | 95.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Rye?
Owners occupy 85.5% of Rye's occupied homes and renters 14.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,028,100 by its owner (±$89,208). The median renter pays $1,781 a month including utilities, and 35.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Rye | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,028,100±$89,208 | $497,500 | +$169,199 |
| Median gross rent | $1,781±$156 | $1,687 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.8%±18.2 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,301±$450 | $2,669 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.5%±3.6 pts | 78.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 14.5%±3.6 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Housing units | 2,931±249 | 137,794 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±7.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.4%±7.3 pts | 65.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.1%±3.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.4%±3.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.0%±2.4 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.3%±6.0 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.9%±3.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Rye building?
Builders took permits for 25 new housing units in Rye in 2025 (13 in single-family houses), 4.4 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across New Hampshire.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Rye work and get to work?
64.3% of Rye's workers drive alone and 30.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.9 minutes.
| Measure | Rye | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.5%±5.1 pts | 67.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2%±3.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 64.3%±7.5 pts | 72.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.1%±3.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 30.9%±7.3 pts | 19.4% | +11.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.9 min±4.0 | 28.9 min | +6.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Rye?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Rye, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $116,618 (Tract 710.02) to $154,688 (Tract 710.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 710.01Rockingham County | 3,472 | $154,688 |
| Tract 710.02Rockingham County | 2,139 | $116,618 |
| Tract 9900Rockingham County | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Rye) · Census block assignment files
How does Rye compare with other places in New Hampshire?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Rye is the 2,078th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 53rd-most populous of 221 in New Hampshire.
Rye ranks 25th of 235 places in New Hampshire with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 53rd | 221 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 81st | 187 |
| Residents per square mile | 82nd | 241 |
| Median household income | 25th | 235 |
| Per capita income | 3rd | 240 |
| Median home value | 2nd | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 33rd | 221 |
| Poverty rate | 96th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18th | 239 |
| Median age | 28th | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 92nd | 241 |
| Work from home | 7th | 214 |
| Travel time to work | 106th | 241 |
Rye's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, sortable · Compare Rye with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Rye?
20 of the 57 figures for Rye on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Rye are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.