What should buyers know about living in Rye?

Rye is a city on Long Island Sound, separate from the Town of Rye. Waterfront city on Long Island Sound; Milton Harbor and the Sound form its eastern edge. Rye Playland (opened 1928, 279 acres) is one of only two U.S. amusement parks designated a National Historic Landmark. Marshlands Conservancy, part of the original Jay Estate, protects wetlands along Milton Harbor.

  • Home prices: $2.93M (Redfin median sale price, all home types, August 2026). Medians across all home types move with the mix of sales, so treat this as a guide, not a quote.
  • Property taxes: about 1.37% of market value, or roughly $40,000 a year on the median price. This is an estimate that excludes special districts and STAR; actual bills depend on the assessment.
  • Schools: Rye City School District (5 schools). Niche grade: A+ (#4 of Westchester districts, Niche 2027).
  • Commute: Metro-North New Haven Line: Rye. Train time to Grand Central: about 40–55 min, an approximate range from MTA weekday timetables covering express and local trains. Monthly ticket about $292.25.

Nearby towns to compare: Harrison, Mamaroneck, Larchmont. Tami Earnest is a Compass agent who works with buyers and sellers in Rye and across Westchester.

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