The Town FilesRye, New York
City in Westchester County · population 16,592 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $1,819,900
- Household income
- $239,815
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 42.5
Rye is a city of 16,592 people in Westchester County, New York. The median home is worth $1,819,900, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more upscale than 99% of New York towns, better for young professionals than 95% of New York towns, more seaside character than 94% of New York towns.
How Rye ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Rye is worth $1,819,900, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 7.6 times the median household income of $239,815, which is more affordable than 4% of New York towns. Median rent is $3,501 a month. 70.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rye | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,819,900 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $3,501 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $239,815 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 70.4% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Rye
| People | Rye | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.1% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 28.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 80.5% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 3.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.8% | — |
| Work from home | 26.5% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 39.8 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.6% | 91.1% |
Weather in Rye
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 22.4°F. About 47.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.7 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 105 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rye since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F1, struck on August 12, 2005 about 6.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 12, 2005.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Westchester County since 1996
Westchester County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Flood | DR-4755: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Westchester County
Westchester County had 429,582 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $94,317 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Rye itself the ACS puts it at 5.4%.
Public schools in Rye
6 public schools with 3,094 students, about 10.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| RYE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 905 | 10.2 |
| RYE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 675 | 9.6 |
| OSBORN SCHOOL | K-5 | 461 | 9.2 |
| MIDLAND SCHOOL | K-5 | 452 | 10.5 |
| MILTON SCHOOL | K-5 | 334 | 10.1 |
| HARRISON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 267 | 11.6 |
Towns near Rye
- Mamaroneck, NY2.2 mi · 20,151 people · home $717,200
- Mamaroneck, NY3.4 mi · 31,758 people · home $1,076,700
- Larchmont, NY3.7 mi · 6,630 people · home $1,635,500
- Byram, CT4.2 mi · 4,493 people · home $838,400
- Port Chester, NY4.3 mi · 31,693 people · home $582,600
- Glen Cove, NY4.7 mi · 28,365 people · home $698,900
- New Rochelle, NY5.1 mi · 79,726 people · home $702,500
- Pemberwick, CT5.3 mi · 3,899 people · home $940,200
Rye questions
Is Rye, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rye scores better for retirees than 67% of New York towns and quieter than 14%. 16.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.5).
How much does a house cost in Rye?
The median owner-occupied home in Rye is valued at $1,819,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $239,815, so homes cost about 7.6 times income. Median rent is $3,501 a month.
What is the weather like in Rye?
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 22.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.8 inches of precipitation a year and 32.7 inches of snow.
Does Rye get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rye since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on August 12, 2005. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)