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Rye, New York

City · Population 16,463 · #53 in New York
Rye, New York

Rye is a city in Westchester County, New York, United States, within the New York City metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, Rye had a population of 16,592.

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About Rye

Set in the southeastern part of New York, Rye is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 16,463.

Rye holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.85 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,814 residents per square mile.

What Makes Rye Unique

  • Positioned in southeastern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 16,463.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Rye

  • Casa D'Italia
  • Shenorock Shore Club
  • Patsy's Pizzeria of Harrison

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Rye Playland · Theme park
  • Carousel Gameroom / Shooting Gallery · Arcade
  • The Westchester Children’s Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Rye

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Rye

  • MIDLAND SCHOOL
  • MILTON SCHOOL
  • OSBORN SCHOOL
  • RYE HIGH SCHOOL
  • RYE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)16,463
Rank in state#53 of 595
Land area5.85 sq mi
Density2,814/sq mi
Coordinates40.9447, -73.6864

🗺️ Map of Rye