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Rye, New York
Rye, city, in Westchester County, New York. Rye had 16,614 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 16,592 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 16,428 (±47). GEOID 3664309.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,614
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,592 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,428 ±47
Median household income
$239,815
±$28,123 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$1,819,900
±$240,168 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$3,500 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
New York: $1,621
Where is Rye and what county is it in?
Rye is a city in Westchester County, New York. It covers 5.9 square miles of land, 2,835 residents per square mile in 2020.
Rye is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 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 16,614 people lived in Rye on July 1, 2025, up 0.1% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. The 2020 Census counted 16,592 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 16,428 (±47).
| Measure | Rye | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,428 ±47 | 999,677 | +608 |
| Households | 5,717 ±250 | 372,883 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.85 ±0.12 | 2.61 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,108 ±279 | 394,358 | +346 |
Rye's population since 2000
From 14,955 in 2000 to 16,614 in 2025: up 11.1%. 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 42.5 years old; 28.9% are under 18 and 16.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.0%. 18.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Rye | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 ±1.2 | 41.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.9% ±1.9 pts | 21.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.1% ±2.0 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 50.3% ±2.4 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.0% ±2.6 pts | 27.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.4% ±3.7 pts | 49.2% | −6.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±1.1 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.8% ±2.5 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.3% ±2.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.8% ±2.8 pts | 26.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 20.7% ±3.8 pts | 34.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.2% ±1.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| With a disability | 6.1% ±1.3 pts | 10.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.0% ±0.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.4% ±1.4 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 80.5% ±2.8 pts | 53.1% | +5.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 43.6% ±4.5 pts | 26.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.8% ±2.7 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
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 5,717 households earn less than $239,815 a year (±$28,123), against $118,976 in Westchester County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $237,140 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rye | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $239,815 ±$28,123 | $118,976 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $428,806 ±$46,762 | $192,041 | – |
| Per capita income | $151,878 ±$18,569 | $72,705 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 2.7% ±1.3 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.6% ±1.8 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% ±1.0 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.6% ±1.9 pts | 93.7% | – |
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 70.4% of Rye's occupied homes and renters 29.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,819,900 by its owner (±$240,168). The median renter pays $3,500 or more a month including utilities, and 43.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Rye | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,819,900 ±$240,168 | $663,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $1,951 | +$800 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.2% ±10.9 pts | 44.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $4,000 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.4% ±5.0 pts | 61.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.6% ±5.0 pts | 38.2% | – |
| Housing units | 6,108 ±279 | 394,358 | +346 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.1% ±6.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.5% ±4.4 pts | 43.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±0.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.0% ±1.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.0% ±3.8 pts | 27.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.0% ±1.8 pts | 14.3% | – |
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 24 new housing units in Rye in 2025 (24 in single-family houses), 1.4 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
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?
38.5% of Rye's workers drive alone and 26.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 39.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Rye | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.8% ±2.9 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% ±2.2 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 38.5% ±5.3 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 1.7% ±0.9 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 28.6% ±4.7 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.9% ±1.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 26.5% ±3.9 pts | 19.1% | +15.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 39.8 min ±3.2 | 34.6 min | no clear change |
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?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Rye (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $188,909 (Tract 77) to $250,000 or more (Tract 76).
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 York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Rye is the 2,246th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 53rd-most populous of 594 in New York.
Rye ranks 34th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 53rd | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 335th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 304th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 34th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 11th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 15th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 1st | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 1,308th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 941st | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,180th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 72nd | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 86th | 1,652 |
Rye's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, 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?
8 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' public schools in Rye.