New Rochelle, NY Local Data & Statistics

State: NY

Total population: 82,769 Household income: $109,167 Rent: $1,917

Overview

Total population

82,769

Rent

$1,917

Year built

1955

Household income

$109,167

Per capita income

$68,173

Poverty rate

10.1%

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Household size

2.5 persons

Rent over 30% of income

49%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available, with the exception of the unemployment rate, which is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). ACS 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

New York

Total population

82,769

Adults over 25

57,506

Total households

31,684

Household size

2.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$109,167

Per capita income

$68,173

Poverty rate

10.1%

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Rent over 30% of income

49%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Housing

Rent

$1,917

Year built

1955

Households that rent

46.3%

Households that own

53.7%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.7

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Race

White

45.3%

Black

18.8%

Asian

5.5%

Two or more races

16.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

29.9%

Not Hispanic or Latino

70.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Commute

Commute rate

82%

Commute time to work

32 mins

Work from home

18%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Education

Less than high school

21.6%

High school graduate or GED

19.1%

Some college or associate degree

7.7%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

51.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Comparison of New Rochelle, NY with: New York State United States

New Rochelle, NY

Total population82,769

Rent$1,917

Year built1955

Household income$109,167

Per capita income$68,173

Poverty rate10.1%

Unemployment rate3.2%

New York State

Total population19,852,366

Rent$1,621

Year built1959

Household income$85,974

Per capita income$50,712

Poverty rate14%

Unemployment rate4.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	CityNew Rochelle, NY	StateNew York	CountryUnited States
Total population	82,769	19,852,366	334,922,499
Rent	$1,917	$1,621	$1,413
Year built	1955	1959	1980
Household income	$109,167	$85,974	$80,734
Per capita income	$68,173	$50,712	$44,673
Poverty rate	10.1%	14%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	3.2%	4.3%	4%

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Summary for New Rochelle, NY

New Rochelle is located in New York.

Rent & Income

In New Rochelle, the typical monthly rent is $1,917 and the typical household income is $109,167. Rent here is higher than in both New York and the U.S., and household income is also higher than in both. The estimated poverty rate is 10.1%, which is lower than in both New York and national.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 46.3% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 51.6% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. The local unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is lower than both New York and the national rate.

New Rochelle, NY — Rent vs Household Income

New Rochelle, NY — Poverty vs Unemployment

How New Rochelle, NY compares in New York State (13 places)

Metric	This place	Rank	Starts from	Statewide range
Rent	$1,917	12 / 13	from lower rent	$951 – $2,269
Household income	$109,167	2 / 13	from higher income	$47,213 – $110,763
Poverty rate	10.1%	1 / 13	from lower poverty	10.1% – 28.8%
Unemployment rate	3.2%	2 / 13	from lower unemployment	2.8% – 5.2%

Rankings are calculated among cities and communities in New York State with total population > 50,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for New Rochelle, NY

Rent

In rent comparisons, New Rochelle comes in 12th out of 13 large places. Across New York, rents vary from $951 in Utica, NY to $2,269 in White Plains, NY.

Household income

For median household income, New Rochelle is ranked 2nd out of 13 large areas. Statewide incomes span from $47,213 in Rochester, NY to $110,763 in White Plains, NY.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty, New Rochelle ranks 1st out of 13 large places. Statewide poverty rates range from 10.1% in New Rochelle, NY to 28.8% in Syracuse, NY.

Unemployment rate

New Rochelle places 2nd among 13 large communities for unemployment. Statewide figures run from 2.8% to 5.2%.

💰 Rent in New Rochelle, NY (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,917 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing, including the apartment or home and essential utilities such as heat, water, and electricity. Even when utilities are billed separately, an estimated average cost for utilities is included, in line with the U.S. Census Bureau’s (ACS) definition of gross rent.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in New Rochelle, NY

Annual Household Income: $109,167

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in this area — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in New Rochelle, NY

Estimated Rate: 10.1%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in New Rochelle, NY

In New Rochelle, NY, households that rent: 14,660 (46.3%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this area?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	14,660	46.3%
Owner-Occupied	17,024	53.7%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in New Rochelle, NY

In New Rochelle, NY, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 7,180 (49%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	7,180	49%
Other renter households	7,480	51%
Total renter households	14,660	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in this area are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in New Rochelle, NY

Less than High School: 12,440 people (21.6%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 10,962 people (19.1%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 4,428 people (7.7%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 29,676 people (51.6%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 57,506

📊 Unemployment Rate in New Rochelle, NY

Estimated Rate: 3.2%

💡 What does Unemployment Rate mean?

Definition: The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who do not have a job but are actively looking for one.

Labor Force = Employed + Unemployed (aged 16+ and actively participating in the workforce).

Formula: (Unemployed ÷ Labor Force) × 100

Does NOT include: People who are retired, students not looking for work, homemakers, or otherwise not seeking employment.

Example: If there are 1000 people in the labor force and 80 are unemployed, then the unemployment rate is 8%.

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Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.