Rye, NY Real Estate and Homes for Sale

With miles of coastline on Long Island Sound and a wealth of local shops and restaurants.

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Overview for Rye, NY

16,410 people live in Rye, where the median age is 41.9 and the average individual income is $149,370. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

16,410

Total Population

41.9 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$149,370

Average individual Income

Welcome to Rye

Rye, NY (zip 10580) is a Westchester County city of about 16,600 residents on Long Island Sound, roughly 30 miles northeast of Manhattan. Its Metro-North New Haven Line station puts Grand Central about 40 to 60 minutes away on a peak express train. Housing ranges from classic colonials to waterfront estates across the city's shoreline neighborhoods.

With miles of coastline on Long Island Sound and a wealth of local shops and restaurants, Westchester's smallest city has a timeless draw. From small colonials to tudors and sprawling estates, Rye is host to all kinds of housing, as well as hundreds of acres of green space.

Category

Detail

County

Westchester County, NY

ZIP Code

10580

Population (2020 Census)

~16,600

Commuter Rail

Metro-North New Haven Line (Rye station) — approx. 40–60 min to Grand Central on peak express trains

Waterfront

Long Island Sound coastline

Housing Styles

Colonials, Tudors, and waterfront estates

Life in Rye

Rye's shoreline location gives it a resort-town feel year-round. Playland Park, the 280-acre, Westchester County-owned amusement park on Long Island Sound, is a National Historic Landmark and home to the Dragon Coaster, one of the oldest wooden roller coasters in the Northeast.
  • Playland Park: 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580
  • Owned and operated by Westchester County
  • Seasonal hours (spring through early fall) — check playlandpark.org before visiting
  • National Historic Landmark, designated 1987

Rye Real Estate

Buyers drawn to Rye's coastline and commute often compare it with neighboring Westchester communities. See how it stacks up against Scarsdale, Larchmont, and Bronxville, or dig into current listings and pricing trends in our Rye market report.

FAQs

What county is Rye, NY in?

Rye is a city in Westchester County, New York, located on the Long Island Sound coastline.

How do you get from Rye, NY to New York City?

Rye is served by the Metro-North New Haven Line. Peak express trains reach Grand Central Terminal in roughly 40 to 60 minutes; local trains take somewhat longer.

What is the population of Rye, NY?

Rye had a population of about 16,600 as of the 2020 U.S. Census.

About the Author

Cindy Schwall — Associate Real Estate Broker, Houlihan Lawrence, Scarsdale, NY. Cindy has served Westchester buyers and sellers, including Rye, for over 20 years and ranked #2 in total dollar volume sold in the Houlihan Lawrence Scarsdale office (2020–2024). NY real estate license number available upon request.

Demographics and Employment Data for Rye, NY

Rye has 5,758 households, with an average household size of 2.82. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Rye do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 16,410 people call Rye home. The population density is 2,804 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

16,410

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

41.9 years

Median Age

51 / 49%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
5,758

Total Households

2.82

Average Household Size

$149,370

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
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Cindy Schwall

Cindy Schwall

Real Estate Agent & Realtor Serving Westchester County

Since 2002, my business focus has been on personalized attention to client goals, total transparency, clear and comprehensive communication, and welcome results. As a trusted realtor in Scarsdale, NY, I am committed to guiding clients through every step of the buying and selling process with confidence and clarity.
 
Enthusiasm, professional expertise, market knowledge, and attention to detail, help me consistently deliver results that exceed my client expectations and result in the highest level of client service. 
 
I have lived in Scarsdale for over 25 years and raised my family here. Active in the community through the PTA, Jr League, Maroon and White High School booster Club, and other various organizations, I know the intricacies of the community and will help you get involved and connected.
 
Using a suite of technology, I give my buyer and seller clients the competitive advantage needed to succeed in today's market, doing it all with a down-to-earth style. Always looking to grow and serve my clients better, I have received many designations including Associate Broker License, Graduate of the Real Estate Institute (GRI), ePRO certified, RELO Certified, and Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES). With decades of experience as a realtor in Scarsdale, NY, I have also earned multiple awards for production over the last 23 years from the Westchester County Board of Realtors®. I am proud to consistently be one of the TOP 100 brokers at Houlihan Lawrence, the #1 Agency in Westchester!

 

Accolades

  • #1 Solo Agent in Scarsdale by Sales Volume, 2025
  • Top 1.5% of all agents Nationally by sales volume 2017-2025
  • #3 in Scarsdale & Edgemont for Total Volume Sold 2020, #4 in 2021-2024
  • #1 HL Agent in Eastchester 2021
  • Top 10 Agent in Scarsdale & Edgemont 2017-2025
  • Top 1/2 % of all agents in Westchester County 2017-2025
  • Wall Street Journal/REAL Trends "America's Best Real Estate Agents" 2017-2025
  • TOP 100 agents "The REAL Deal NY" in Westchester & Greenwich in 2017-2019
  • Westchester Magazine 5-star Real Estate Agent based on customer reviews
  • #2 in total dollar volume sold in the Houlihan Lawrence Scarsdale office 2020-2024, Emerald Award Winner 2023-2025

Work With Cindy

With over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry locally and a suite of technology, she gives her buyer and seller clients the competitive advantage needed to succeed in today's market.

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