Population 5,336 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rye
Household size in Rye
| Period | Rye | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.54 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.59 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.60 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Rye are small: just 2.40 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.28, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Rye
| Period | Rye | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.9 | 38.9 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.9 | 39.7 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 54.7 | 40.4 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.3 | 40.8 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +1.9 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Rye skews older: half of its residents are older than 54.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 48.9, mirroring the country. Only two of the 68 New Hampshire cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Rye
| Period | Rye | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 10.4% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 10.2% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 9.6% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 9.7% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.5% of households in Rye, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four of the 68 New Hampshire cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Rye
Renters in Rye
| Period | Rye | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 36.8% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 38.5% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 38.3% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 38.4% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +1.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Rye is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 43.8% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Rye
| Period | Rye | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 8.1% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 7.4% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 7.3% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 6.7% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Rye: 21.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.1 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Rye
| Period | Rye | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1958 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1959 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1961 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1964 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Rye run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. Still, homes here are newer than in the Boston area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1964. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Rye
| Period | Rye | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,535 | $1,171 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,737 | $1,251 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,544 | $1,537 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,797 | $2,051 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$262 | +$881 | +$580 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Rye costs $1,797 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the Boston area overall ($2,051). Rent has climbed $262 a month since 2006–10, up 17%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Rye
Bachelor's degrees in Rye
| Period | Rye | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.5% | 42.2% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.5% | 44.1% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.6% | 48.2% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.9% | 51.9% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Rye is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (62.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Rye
| Period | Rye | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.1% | 89.8% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.0% | 90.6% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.1% | 91.5% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.6% | 91.8% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Rye: 97.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Rye has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of New Hampshire cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Rye
| Period | Rye | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 7.0% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 8.0% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Rye than nationally: unemployment was 4.3%, against 5.4%. That is in line with the rest of the Boston area. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Rye compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye | 2.40 | 54.3 | 3.5% | 14.7% | 21.1% | 1974 | $1,797 | 62.9% | 97.6% | 4.3% |
| Rye Beach | 2.44 | 56.5 | 3.4% | 6.6% | 17.3% | 1981 | $1,775 | 55.9% | 96.6% | 5.5% |
| West Rye | 2.30 | 49.9 | 2.2% | 9.3% | 4.1% | 1988 | $2,121 | 48.4% | 96.9% | 1.7% |
| Portsmouth | 2.14 | 44.1 | 5.4% | 47.2% | 5.6% | 1959 | $1,977 | 64.6% | 97.5% | 2.4% |
| North Hampton | 2.27 | 51.0 | 3.2% | 8.9% | 8.4% | 1984 | $1,901 | 53.1% | 95.7% | 1.3% |
| New Castle | 2.06 | 62.8 | 0.7% | 7.0% | 13.9% | 1975 | $3,501 | 68.8% | 95.0% | 0.0% |
| Greenland | 2.50 | 48.8 | 3.4% | 7.0% | 4.5% | 1987 | $2,442 | 61.4% | 98.1% | 2.4% |
| North Hampton Center | 2.66 | 46.8 | 6.1% | 10.1% | 5.8% | 1980 | $1,805 | 58.0% | 91.9% | 2.2% |
| Hampton | 2.10 | 55.4 | 5.5% | 26.0% | 16.1% | 1978 | $1,725 | 43.6% | 95.2% | 5.6% |
| Kittery | 2.11 | 43.0 | 5.2% | 36.6% | 8.9% | 1961 | $1,841 | 45.1% | 95.3% | 4.6% |
| Kittery Point | 2.09 | 57.2 | 5.4% | 20.7% | 11.3% | 1968 | $2,103 | 52.3% | 98.6% | 7.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Rye. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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