salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 100% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.2 minutes each way. Most homes (84.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 80.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $114,440 a year. That is $55 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New York. It is number 267 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Rye Brook?
Share of households by yearly income. 69.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Rye Brook
| Size | Rye Brook | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,330 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,109 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,840 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,062 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Rye Brook overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Rye Brook, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Rye Brook
Life in Rye Brook
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rye Brook?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $4,189 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,016,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $101,610 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rye Brook, NY?
Renting in Rye Brook costs a median of about $2,861 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Rye Brook?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $114,440 a year, or $55 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Rye Brook cheap or expensive?
Rye Brook is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.9% of the typical household income of $266,329. It ranks 267th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Rye Brook?
The median homeowner in Rye Brook pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 0.98% of the median home value.
Is Rye Brook more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Rye Brook?
The median home value in Rye Brook is $1,016,100, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
9,900 people live in Rye Brook. Numbers are typical (middle) values.