What is the rental vacancy rate in Rye, NY?
The rental vacancy rate in Rye, NY is 11.1% (±6.8 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 1.0% (±1.5 points).
391 (±156) homes, 6.4% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Rye, the rental vacancy rate went from 0.0% in 2015–2019 to 11.1% in 2020–2024 (+11.1 percentage points), a measurable increase.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 11.1% (±6.8 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 1.0% (±1.5 points)
- Vacant homes
- 391 (±156)
Vacancy in Rye against Westchester County, its state and the nation
| Rye | Westchester County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.1% (±6.8 points) | 2.5% (±0.3 points) | 3.8% (±0.1 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.8% (±0.2 points) | 1.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 391 (±156) | 21,475 (±1,398) | 862,595 (±12,628) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Rye, the rental vacancy rate is higher than in Westchester County (2.5%).
It is also higher than in New York (3.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Rye
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rye | — | 11.1% (±6.8 points) | — |
| Village of Mamaroneck | 2.2 mi | 2.9% (±3.3 points) | Lower |
| Town of Mamaroneck | 3.4 mi | 5.0% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Larchmont | 3.7 mi | 1.8% (±3.0 points) | Lower |
| Town of Rye | 4.2 mi | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | Lower |
| Byram | 4.2 mi | 2.0% (±3.7 points) | Lower |
| Village of Port Chester | 4.3 mi | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | Lower |
| Glen Cove | 4.7 mi | 2.8% (±1.7 points) | Lower |
| New Rochelle | 5.1 mi | 2.0% (±1.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of Mamaroneck, NY (2.9%), Village of Larchmont, NY (1.8%), Town of Rye, NY (0.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Westchester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of North Castle | 19.5% (±13.7 points) |
| 2 | Town of Pound Ridge | 18.5% (±21.4 points) |
| 3 | Rye | 11.1% (±6.8 points) |
| 4 | Town of North Salem | 11.0% (±15.1 points) |
| 5 | Town of Pelham | 5.5% (±7.2 points) |
| 6 | Town of Mamaroneck | 5.0% (±3.5 points) |
| 7 | Town of Greenburgh | 4.7% (±2.1 points) |
| 8 | Peekskill | 4.5% (±3.0 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Town of Bedford | 2.9% (±4.6 points) |
Showing 9 of 25 places in Westchester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Rye
Is it hard to find a rental in Rye?
The rental vacancy rate in Rye, NY is 11.1% (±6.8 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Rye tighter than it was?
In Rye, the rental vacancy rate went from 0.0% in 2015–2019 to 11.1% in 2020–2024 (+11.1 percentage points), a measurable increase.
How many homes are vacant in Rye?
An estimated 391 (±156) housing units, 6.4% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rye city, Westchester County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rye city, Westchester County, New York
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