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New Rochelle.
About
Life in New Rochelle
New Rochelle offers genuine urban density with suburban pockets—you're close enough to Manhattan for a reasonable commute (around 31 minutes average), but far enough to escape the most intense city living. The median home value sits around $703,000 and median rent at $1,917, which reflects solid Westchester pricing; this isn't cheap, but you're paying for proximity to the city and a fairly stable, educated community. The job market is solid with 3.7% unemployment, and the downtown has actual amenities now—offices, restaurants, and mixed-use developments—rather than pure bedroom-community vibes.
New Rochelle at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Foreign-Born
29.5%
Broadband Internet
91.2%
of households
Population Growth
+7.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics29.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in New Rochelle: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In New Rochelle, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (17.0%), and 24.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.5%
of residents
65 and Older
19.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.3%
of households
Married Couples
48.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.49
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 18% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in New Rochelle
In New Rochelle, rent runs 18% above the NY average, and home values are 66% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
53.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1955
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $941,136 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below NY average
Unemployment in New Rochelle and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in New Rochelle is 0.6 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What New Rochelle Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute32.5 min avg
How New Rochelle residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In New Rochelle, most residents drive alone to work (52%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 53% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in New Rochelle runs 53% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
154.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,233.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
New Rochelle Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Westchester County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Westchester County, which includes New Rochelle, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Winter Weather | $34,000 |
| 2024 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $77,000 |
| 2023 | 16 | Flash Flood | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 15 | Winter Weather | $10,950 |
| 2021 | 20 | Flash Flood | $92.6M |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $695,000 |
| 2019 | 24 | Strong Wind | $397,000 |
| 2018 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $933,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Westchester County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Westchester County, which includes New Rochelle, is typically good — 301 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
301
per year
Moderate Days
58
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Westchester County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
New Rochelle has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.2"
Annual Snowfall
32.7"
Hot Days/Year
19
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
109
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 23°F | 3.87" |
| Feb | 43°F | 25°F | 3.30" |
| Mar | 51°F | 31°F | 4.37" |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 4.26" |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 4.27" |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 4.58" |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.53" |
| Aug | 84°F | 63°F | 4.44" |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 4.61" |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 4.43" |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 3.88" |
| Dec | 45°F | 29°F | 4.70" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 1.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in New Rochelle
New Rochelle has 1 hospital, averaging 1.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
1.0 / 5
Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital · 16 Guion Place
- Hospital campus: Montefiore New Rochelle · 110 Lockwood Ave, New Rochelle
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.2 mi away · Mount Vernon
Jacobi Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Bronx
Montefiore Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · Bronx
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education12.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in New Rochelle
New Rochelle's student/teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 51.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
8
within city limits
College Degree Rate
51.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in New Rochelle
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,951 students · in-state tuition $48,680 · 59% graduate · median earnings $76,994 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 16,289 students · in-state tuition $7,382 · 59% graduate · median earnings $70,502 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 12,550 students · in-state tuition $7,538 · 57% graduate · median earnings $68,324 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 12,505 students · in-state tuition $7,340 · 58% graduate · median earnings $69,594 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
14.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 11,254 students · in-state tuition $5,254 · 38% graduate · median earnings $48,879 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 10,696 students · in-state tuition $7,410 · 59% graduate · median earnings $65,181 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,512 students · in-state tuition $67,897 · 80% graduate · median earnings $92,809 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, 3 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for New Rochelle
New Rochelle has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site (3 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
3 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
11 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
12 mi awaySagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
17 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
17 mi awayLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site
18 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
19 mi awayPublic Libraries in New Rochelle
New Rochelle Public Library
One Library Plaza, New Rochelle
Huguenot Children'S Library
794 North Avenue, New Rochelle
Cities Near New Rochelle
The closest cities within 60 miles
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New Rochelle FAQ
Is New Rochelle, New York affordable?⌄
New Rochelle's median rent is $1,917/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $109,167/year. Median home value is $702,500.
Is New Rochelle, New York safe?⌄
New Rochelle's violent crime rate was 154 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1234 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in New Rochelle, New York?⌄
New Rochelle has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in New Rochelle, New York?⌄
The cost of living in New Rochelle is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,917/month and median household income is $109,167/year. The median home value is $702,500. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in New Rochelle, New York?⌄
The average commute in New Rochelle is 33 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from