City safety & data profile

New RochelleNY

New Rochelle, NY is a 80K-resident city in Westchester County with a median household income of $109,167.

Westchester County, New York. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for New Rochelle, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. New Rochelle has a population larger than 89% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $702,500, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

80K
Population
Top 11%
By size
$109,167
Median income
$702,500
Median home
10.1%
Poverty rate

The read on New Rochelle

New Rochelle posts a median household income higher than 76% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the New Rochelle area.

Top 24%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near New Rochelle

Where New Rochelle income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$109,167 Top 24% higher than 76% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NY $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading New Rochelle, NY beyond the headline numbers

New Rochelle sits inside Westchester County, New York, at roughly 40.91°N, -73.78°W. Population 79,846, $109,167 median household income. Median home value $702,500, median rent $1,917. Poverty rate 10.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: New Rochelle's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 36.7%, then high blood pressure at 29.3%. 1 hospital in/around New Rochelle, 1/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for New Rochelle from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
79,846
New Rochelle
Median Income
$109,167
+61% vs avg
Median Home Value
$702,500
+208% vs avg
Median Age
42.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Westchester County) - New Rochelle's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1000K+5%
Median Income
$118,976+45%
Median Home Value
$663,200+28%
Poverty Rate
9%-5%
Unemployment
6.1%-27%

Economics

Economics indicators for New Rochelle, NY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,917/mo
Poverty Rate
10.1% -29% vs avg
Unemployment 5.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 51.6%
Work From Home 18%
Public Transit 16.2%

Population

White 45.3%
African American 18.8%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
36.7%
High Blood Pressure
29.3%
Obesity
26.6%
Physical Inactivity
23.3%
Binge Drinking
14.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
13.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.4%
Diabetes
10.6%
Current Asthma
9.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
9.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65.3%
Annual Checkup 80%

Other Measures

Current Smoking
9.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.4%
Stroke
3.1%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
1/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
MONTEFIORE NEW ROCHELLE HOSPITAL
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of New Rochelle, NY? ▼
New Rochelle, NY has a population of 79,846 people, located in Westchester County, New York.
What is the median household income in New Rochelle? ▼
The median household income in New Rochelle, NY is $109,167 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 10.1%.
What is the median home value in New Rochelle? ▼
The median home value in New Rochelle, NY is $702,500. Median rent is $1,917/month.
What are the top health concerns in New Rochelle? ▼
The top health indicators in New Rochelle include Short Sleep Duration (36.7%), High Blood Pressure (29.3%), Obesity (26.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in New Rochelle? ▼
New Rochelle has 1 hospital with an average rating of 1/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in New Rochelle? ▼
The median age in New Rochelle, NY is 42.3 years. 51.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

New Rochelle, NY is located in Westchester County, New York. With a population of 80K and a $109,167 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 1/5 stars. Safety alerts for the New Rochelle area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using New Rochelle's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the New Rochelle area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Westchester County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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