Rye, NY

Rye, New York

Rye, New York, in Westchester county, is 4 miles SW of Greenwich, Connecticut (center to center) and 22 miles NE of New York, New York. The city is located in the New York metropolitan area. Rye has a population of 14,955.

The People and Families of Rye

In Rye, about 68% of adults are married. Lots of Rye people are married off. Be careful driving in the city, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rye had a median family income of $133,231. People in Rye generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Rye than most places. The city enjoys an educated population. In Rye, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Rye. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Rye gave more campaign money ($253,520) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Rye Housing

Owners occupy 75% of the housing units in Rye. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Rye, 59% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the city, try the public transportation system.

High Points

Rye strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of Rye, NY

Comparing Rye to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Rye Almanac

Rye Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Rye Public Libraries

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Rye Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Rye residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Rye High Schools (2004)

RYE HS
PARSONS ST
914-967-6100
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 687 students.

Rye Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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