How long is the commute from Rye, NY?
Workers who live in Rye, NY take an average of 39.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.5% of workers drive alone to work.
28.6% take public transportation.
2.9% of workers walk to work.
26.5% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 39.8 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 28.6%
- Work from home
- 26.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in Rye get to work
| Means of transportation | Rye | Westchester County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 38.5% (±5.3 points) | 50.4% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.7% (±0.9 points) | 7.1% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 28.6% (±4.7 points) | 17.3% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.9% (±1.3 points) | 3.7% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.1 points) | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.5% (±3.9 points) | 19.1% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Rye, the average commute is higher than in Westchester County (34.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rye, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Westchester County (17.3%).
It is also higher than in New York (21.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Westchester County, Rye ranks 5 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 27 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rye
| Vehicles available | Rye | Westchester County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±1.8 points) | 14.3% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.8% (±4.8 points) | 37.8% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.3% (±5.2 points) | 33.4% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.9% (±4.1 points) | 14.5% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Rye, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Westchester County (14.3%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Rye
| Rye | Westchester County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.5% (±3.9 points) | 19.1% (±0.5 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±1.0 points) | 96.3% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.6% (±1.9 points) | 93.7% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Rye, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Westchester County (93.7%).
It is also higher than in New York (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rye
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rye | — | 39.8 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Village of Mamaroneck | 2.2 mi | 31.3 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Town of Mamaroneck | 3.4 mi | 36.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Larchmont | 3.7 mi | 43.2 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Rye | 4.2 mi | 28.2 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Byram | 4.2 mi | 19.5 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Village of Port Chester | 4.3 mi | 26.9 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Glen Cove | 4.7 mi | 29.4 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| New Rochelle | 5.1 mi | 32.5 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of Mamaroneck, NY (31.3 minutes), Town of Rye, NY (28.2 minutes), Byram, CT (19.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Westchester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of New Castle | 45.4 minutes (±4.2) |
| 2 (tie) | Town of Pound Ridge | 42.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 2 (tie) | Town of Scarsdale | 42.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 4 | Town of Bedford | 41.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 5 | Rye | 39.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | Town of North Salem | 39.6 minutes (±5.7) |
| 7 | Town of Pelham | 38.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Town of Lewisboro | 38.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 9 | Town of Cortlandt | 37.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 10 | Town of Yorktown | 37.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 11 | Town of North Castle | 37.4 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 11 of 25 places in Westchester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Rye
How long is the average commute in Rye?
Workers who live in Rye, NY take an average of 39.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rye without a car?
5.0% of households in Rye have no vehicle, and 28.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rye?
26.5% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Rye worked from home, and 96.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rye city, Westchester County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rye city, Westchester County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rye city, Westchester County, New York
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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