Rye, New York
Rye is a city of 16,428 people in Westchester County, New York, founded in 1660.
Why visit Rye
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 34 parks and trails, 12 places to eat and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Capitol Theatre, Great Captain Island Light, Albert E. and Emily Wilson House and Bird Homestead.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Rye
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rye
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. It received its charter as a city in 1942, making it the most recent such charter in the state. The city has an area of 5.85 square miles.
From the Wikipedia article Rye, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Capitol Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Theater and music venue in Port Chester, New York, United States
Great Captain Island Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Lighthouse built 1868 in Connecticut, United States
Playland
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Amusement park in Rye, New York
Museums and landmarks19
Albert E. and Emily Wilson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Mamaroneck, New York
Bird Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Boston Post Road Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Rye, New York
Hadden-Margolis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Putnam and Mellor Engine and Hose Company Firehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Fire station in New York, United States of America
Quaker Ridge Golf Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Private golf club in Scarsdale, New York
Rye African-American Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic cemetery in Westchester County, New York
Rye Meeting House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic church in New York, United States
Skinny House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
House in Mamaroneck, New York
Timothy Knapp House and Milton Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Rye. New York
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Government building in Rye, New York
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Government building in Port Chester, New York
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds34
Jay Estate
Park · 1.2 mi
23-acre park and historic site with 3 owners: the nonprofit Jay Heritage Center(JHC) (1.5 acres), NY State Parks and Westchester County...
210 Boston Post Road, City of Rye
Otter Creek Preserve
Park · 1.8 mi
Nature reserve in Westchester County, New York, United States of America
Jay Heritage Center
Park · 1.2 mi
National Historic Landmark home of John Jay. Historic Site and Park. Member Site of New York State's Path Through History, Hudson River...
210 Boston Post Road, Rye
McMichael Rushmore Yard
Marina and boat launch · 2.3 mi
700 Rushmore Avenue, Mamaroneck
22 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes12
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History
Rye was once a part of Fairfield County, Connecticut, belonging to the Sachem Ponus, of the Ponus Wekuwuhm, Canaan Parish, and was probably named for that chieftain, "Peningoe Neck".
It was founded in 1660 by three men: Thomas Studwell, Peter Disbrow, and John Coe. Later prominent landowners included John Budd and family. Rye officially became part of the Province of New York and Westchester County in 1683 when Connecticut Colony ceded the town as part of a boundary agreement, though a final legal dispute over the boundary was not fully resolved until 1700. (Rye attempted to secede from New York and rejoin the Connecticut Colony in 1697. This brief rebellion, known as the "Revolt of Rye," lasted until 1700.)
During the 19th and early 20th centuries it was a haven for wealthy Manhattanites who traveled by coach or boat to escape the city heat. Its location on Long Island Sound and numerous beaches also appealed to visitors with more moderate means who gravitated for short stays at cottages and waterfront hotels.
It is noted for having many buildings with architectural distinction that help visually articulate specific neighborhoods and districts.
From the History section of Rye, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship19
Mamaroneck Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
St. Thomas' Episcopal Church Complex
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.0 mi
215 Halstead Avenue, Harrison
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Map of Rye
139 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 24°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 30°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 40°F | 4.2 in |
| May | 69°F | 50°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 59°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 65°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 64°F | 4.4 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 57°F | 4.9 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 46°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 36°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 28°F | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Westchester Co Ap (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Westchester County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-01-30: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-02: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Westchester County Airport (HPN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Mamaroneck 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Port Chester 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- New Rochelle 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Glen Cove 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Harrison 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Eastchester 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Greenwich 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Mount Vernon 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Port Washington 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Yonkers 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- The Jay Estate in Rye, NY, JayHeritageCenter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rye Meeting House Library on left DSCN1922, Barry Eagel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rye Meeting House DSCN1933, Barry Eagel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bird Homestead Rye NY DSCN2013, Barry Eagel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rye Beach house jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Rye, NY, USA - panoramio - morrivalas (1), morrivalas, CC BY 3.0
- Rye, NY, USA - panoramio - morrivalas, morrivalas, CC BY 3.0
- Long Island Sound Beach, Playland, Rye, Ny, Doctrsquirt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Beach, Rye Beach, N.H. (3990069575), New York Public Library, No restrictions
- 'Playland,' Rye Beach - Westchester County Park System, West - (3989955897), New York Public Library, No restrictions
- Knapp House Rye NY DSCN2033, Barry Eagel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Knapp House Rye NY DSCN2035, N0TABENE, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ground Ivy or "Creeping Charlie" flowering in May, Rye, NY, Minard38, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Playland Park Tower, Rye, NY, Doctrsquirt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Playland Park Pool, Rye, NY, Doctrsquirt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bathing Beach, Rye. (3990853058), New York Public Library, No restrictions
- Ocean House, Rye Beach. (3990098403), New York Public Library, No restrictions
- Grand Carousel Playland Rye NY, Martin Lewison, CC BY 2.0
- Derby Racer Playland Rye NY 1, Martin Lewison, CC BY 2.0
- TheCapitolTheatrePortChesterNY1, Koskenart, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Winged Foot Golf Club main entrance, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Seely Skinny House Mamaroneck vert close DSCN1847 01, N0TABENE, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PortChesterNY StPetersChurch, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WaltersHotDog2005, J. Van Meter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Whitby-castle-rye, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HarrisonNY HaddenMargolisHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US Post Office-Rye NY Oct 06, Jimmy Emerson from Dalton GA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mamaroneck Methodist Church Mar 10, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Playland Gondola Wheel, ChangChienFu at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Mamaroneck Church in New York, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Putnam and Mellor Engine and Hose Company Firehouse, day., Joshua Koerner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Widow Haviland's Tavern Jul 10, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ScarsdaleNY QuakerRidgeGolfClub1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PortChesterNY PostOffice, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- U.S. Post Office Larchmont NY Jul 10, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert E- and Emily Wilson House 2012-09 jeh, jim.henderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- U.S. Post Office Harrison NY Jul 10, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- RyeNY AfricanCemetery BellFamilyPlot, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Vito's Church - Mamaroneck, New York, Crusadinggoonie, Public domain
- Holy trinity 1, Crusadinggoonie, Public domain
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