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Rye Brook

New York · 10,047 residents · 3.428 sq mi
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Rye Brook is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $141,045. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $784,200. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 98% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,047
+17%since 2000
from 8,602 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,931 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 2,509 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+9%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$141,045
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,864 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,124
+69%since 2000
from $48,617 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$784,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,759
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,173 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+35%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(7,602)
Black0.9%(80)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(468)
Asian4.3%(366)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.8%(2,131)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(7,128)
Black1.6%(157)
Hispanic / Latino16%(1,612)
Asian7.4%(740)
Other2.1%(213)
Diversity Score55.4%(5,566)
Diversity Score
55
+124%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+39%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
16.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rye Brook, New York?

Rye Brook, New York has about 10,047 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rye Brook, New York?

The typical household in Rye Brook, New York earns about $141,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rye Brook, New York expensive?

In Rye Brook, New York, the median home is worth about $784,200, and the typical rent is about $1,759 a month.

How educated are people in Rye Brook, New York?

About 67.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rye Brook, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rye Brook, New York?

About 7.1% of people in Rye Brook, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rye Brook, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Rye Brook, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,282 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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