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Rye Brook, NY


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Rye Brook, New York

Rye Brook, New York, in Westchester county, is 2 miles W of Greenwich, Connecticut (center to center) and 24 miles NE of New York, New York. The village is conveniently located inside the New York metropolitan area. There are an estimated 8,602 people in Rye Brook.

The People and Families of Rye Brook

In Rye Brook, about 67% of adults are married. Many folks in Rye Brook are married and settled down.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rye Brook had a median family income of $111,287. Rye Brook has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Rye Brook living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the village. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Rye Brook, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($27,700) in Rye Brook. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Rye Brook.

Rye Brook Housing

Approximately 84% of housing in Rye Brook is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the village, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Rye Brook, 74% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Rye Brook is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRye Brook Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyRye Brook Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRye Brook Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRye Brook Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyRye Brook People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Rye Brook Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Rye Brook College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Rye Brook Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Rye Brook Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Rye Brook, NY

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity78
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults109
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work36
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Housing Recently Built47
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime98

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