Living in Rye Brook, NY

Explore Rye Brook and see how it fits the life you want to build.

9,900 Population Westchester County County Village Place Type New York State
Overall Match8.0 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Rye Brook at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population9,900
Median Household Income$246,944
Median Home Value$1,016,100
Median Gross Rent$2,593
Median Age42.9
Average Household Size2.9
Unemployment6.2%
Work From Home29.0%
Homeownership84.7%
Housing Vacancy3.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Rye Brook is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Rye Brook Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Rye Brook and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.2 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.3 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability4.1 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly4.4 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength5.0 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Rye Brook

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$1,016,100
Median Gross Rent$2,593
Homeownership84.7%
Housing Vacancy3.2%
Housing Value6.4/10
Housing Stability8.2/10

Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Rye Brook, NY

Median Household Income$246,944
Unemployment6.2%
Work From Home29.0%
Employment6.6/10
Remote Work Friendly8.8/10
Income Strength10.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Rye Brook and how households are structured

Population9,900
Median Age42.9
Average Household Size2.9

Rye Brook is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Rye Brook

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Rye Brook point to warm summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and substantial annual snowfall.

Average Summer High83.2°F
Average Winter Low22.4°F
Annual Rainfall47.8 in.
Annual Snowfall32.7 in.

Seasonal Life in Rye Brook

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Rye Brook is located in Westchester County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Westchester County.

County Intelligence

Rye Brook & Westchester County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Rye Brook is located in Westchester County, New York.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Rye Brook.

Current NarrowTheList data for Rye Brook shows a population of about 9,900. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Westchester County
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County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Rye Brook.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Harrison, NY 1.8 miles away Port Chester, NY 2.0 miles away White Plains, NY 3.4 miles away Scarsdale, NY 5.4 miles away Rye, NY 5.9 miles away Mamaroneck, NY 6.8 miles away Elmsford, NY 6.9 miles away Larchmont, NY 8.0 miles away Ardsley, NY 8.1 miles away Stamford, CT 8.1 miles away Pleasantville, NY 8.8 miles away New Rochelle, NY 8.8 miles away