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Rye, New Hampshire

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Population in 2010: 5,298.
Population change since 2000: +2.2%
 
Males: 2,583  (48.8%)
Females: 2,715  (51.2%)
Median resident age:

48.8 years
New Hampshire median age:

43.9 years

Zip codes: 03870.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $116,684 (it was $63,152 in 2000)
Rye:

$116,684
NH:

$89,992

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $80,662 (it was $36,746 in 2000)

Rye town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $958,539 (it was $313,700 in 2000)
Rye:

$958,539
NH:

$384,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $614,227; detached houses: $665,470; townhouses or other attached units: $408,866; in 2-unit structures: $730,084; in 3-to-4-unit structures: over $1,000,000; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $329,099; mobile homes: $126,160
March 2022 cost of living index in Rye: 157.1 (very high, U.S. average is 100)
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  • Races in Rye, NH (2010)
    • 5,13196.8%White alone
    • 581.1%Hispanic
    • 470.9%Asian alone
    • 390.7%Two or more races
    • 150.3%Black alone
    • 50.09%Other race alone
    • 20.04%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 10.02%American Indian alone

Races in Rye detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

Crime rates in Rye by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(37.6)		3
(56.6)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		3
(55.6)		2
(36.9)		1
(18.2)		0
(0.0)		1
(18.2)		1
(18.0)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		5
(97.3)		4
(75.5)		3
(56.6)		1
(18.8)		0
(0.0)		2
(37.4)		1
(18.7)		1
(18.5)		2
(36.9)		4
(72.7)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(18.0)		0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		3
(58.4)		3
(56.6)		4
(75.4)		2
(37.6)		4
(75.5)		7
(131.0)		3
(56.2)		7
(129.7)		0
(0.0)		1
(18.2)		2
(36.6)		1
(18.2)		1
(18.0)		1
(18.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		63
(1,226)		76
(1,435)		69
(1,301)		86
(1,615)		53
(1,001)		51
(954.3)		45
(843.2)		40
(741.3)		44
(811.1)		25
(454.5)		35
(640.6)		22
(400.4)		20
(359.3)		13
(234.2)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		1
(19.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		4
(75.1)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(18.7)		2
(37.1)		1
(18.4)		1
(18.2)		5
(91.5)		0
(0.0)		2
(35.9)		1
(18.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(18.7)		0
(0.0)		2
(37.1)		1
(18.4)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index74.176.468.6107.090.654.842.989.970.850.035.531.836.512.1

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Rye, NH

Crime rate in Rye detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 11 (10 officers - 10 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.80
New Hampshire average:

2.14
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Ancestries: English (21.4%), Irish (18.4%), Italian (11.8%), German (11.5%), French (7.8%), United States (6.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1726

Elevation: 57 feet

Land area: 12.6 square miles.

Population density: 420 people per square mile   (low).

Rye, New Hampshire map

221 residents are foreign born (1.9% Europe, 1.5% North America, 0.8% Asia).

This town:

4.3%
New Hampshire:

4.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Rye town:

1.2% ($3,879)
New Hampshire:

2.3% ($2,946)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Haverhill, MA (22.6 miles , pop. 58,969).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (49.9 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (218.8 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

North Hampton, NH (2.0 miles ),
Portsmouth, NH (2.2 miles ),
New Castle, NH (2.2 miles ),
Hampton, NH (2.3 miles ),
Greenland, NH (2.3 miles ),
Kittery, ME (2.5 miles ),
Kittery Point, ME (2.6 miles ),
Hampton Beach, NH (2.6 miles )

Latitude: 43.00 N, Longitude: 70.76 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 603

Distribution of median household income in Rye, NH in 2022
Rye satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 7 buildings, average cost: $791,200
  • 2021: 9 buildings, average cost: $1,267,400
  • 2020: 10 buildings, average cost: $818,300
  • 2019: 15 buildings, average cost: $663,700
  • 2018: 7 buildings, average cost: $408,000
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $609,000
  • 2016: 9 buildings, average cost: $628,900
  • 2015: 22 buildings, average cost: $330,200
  • 2014: 17 buildings, average cost: $280,700
  • 2013: 5 buildings, average cost: $533,500
  • 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $533,500
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $543,800
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $502,700
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $2,000,000
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $355,400
  • 2007: 10 buildings, average cost: $375,800
  • 2006: 9 buildings, average cost: $380,300
  • 2005: 14 buildings, average cost: $357,800
  • 2004: 15 buildings, average cost: $367,900
  • 2003: 11 buildings, average cost: $296,900
  • 2002: 13 buildings, average cost: $314,700
  • 2001: 8 buildings, average cost: $216,900
  • 2000: 23 buildings, average cost: $341,600
  • 1999: 37 buildings, average cost: $131,800
  • 1998: 40 buildings, average cost: $117,000
  • 1997: 24 buildings, average cost: $242,200
Number of permits per 10,000 Rye, NH residents
Average permit cost in Rye, NH
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
New Hampshire:

2.5%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Rye, NH
Historical housing units in Rye, NH
Most common industries in Rye, NH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (11.3%)
  • Educational services (8.1%)
  • Health care (7.9%)
  • Construction (7.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.2%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (11.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.2%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.8%)
  • Health care (4.6%)
  • Educational services (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (14.0%)
  • Health care (12.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (11.1%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (6.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (2.8%)
  • Computer & electronic products (2.7%)
Most common occupations in Rye, NH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Top executives (5.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Aircraft and traffic control occupations (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.2%)
  • Top executives (7.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.3%)
  • Aircraft and traffic control occupations (4.0%)
  • Computer specialists (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.7%)
  • Registered nurses (3.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.1%)

Average climate in Rye, New Hampshire

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Rye, New Hampshire average temperatures Rye, New Hampshire average precipitation Rye, New Hampshire humidity Rye, New Hampshire wind speed Rye, New Hampshire snowfall Rye, New Hampshire sunshine Rye, New Hampshire clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 64.4. This is about average.

City:

64.4
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2012 was 6.65. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 4.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.65
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 1.48. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.48
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 0.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 14.4. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 5.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.4
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.43. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 5.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.43
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Rye-area historical tornado activity is near New Hampshire state average. It is 57% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1953, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.0 miles away from the Rye town center injured 5 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 9/29/1974, a category F3 tornado 34.6 miles away from the town center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rye-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Hampshire state average. It is 73% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 41.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 180.3 miles away from Rye center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 54.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 191.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 180.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/22/1992 at 12:20:32, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 3.8 MS, 4.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 270.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Rockingham County (26) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 12, Floods: 9, Winter Storms: 5, Hurricanes: 4, Snowstorms: 4, Snows: 2, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Rye topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Rye:

  • WEBSTER AT RYE (795 WASHINGTON ROAD)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Rye:

  • CLIPPER HARBOR OF PORTSMOUTH CARE AND REHABILITATI (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; PORTSMOUTH, NH)
  • EDGEWOOD CENTRE (THE) (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; PORTSMOUTH, NH)
  • PORTSMOUTH REGIONAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 5 miles away; PORTSMOUTH, NH)
  • SEACOAST DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; PORTSMOUTH, NH)
  • MARK WENTWORTH HOME (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; PORTSMOUTH, NH)
  • OCEANSIDE SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; HAMPTON, NH)
  • EXETER ON HAMPTON CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; EXETER, NH)

Amtrak stations near Rye:

  • 11 miles: EXETER (60 LINCOLN ST.) . Services: ticket office.
  • 14 miles: DURHAM (3 DEPOT RD.) . Services: ticket office.
  • 16 miles: DOVER (33 CHESTNUT ST.) . Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area.

Operable nuclear power plant near Rye:

  • 10 miles: Seabrook in Seabrook, NH.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rye:

  • University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (about 13 miles; Durham, NH; Full-time enrollment: 15,243)
  • Northern Essex Community College (about 21 miles; Haverhill, MA; FT enrollment: 4,737)
  • Merrimack College (about 30 miles; North Andover, MA; FT enrollment: 2,734)
  • North Shore Community College (about 30 miles; Danvers, MA; FT enrollment: 5,195)
  • Endicott College (about 32 miles; Beverly, MA; FT enrollment: 4,064)
  • Salem State University (about 36 miles; Salem, MA; FT enrollment: 8,027)
  • Southern New Hampshire University (about 36 miles; Manchester, NH; FT enrollment: 16,552)

Private high school in Rye:

Public elementary/middle schools in Rye:

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Library in Rye:

  • RYE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $587,404; Location: 581 WASHINGTON ROAD; 44,643 books; 3 e-books; 1,260 audio materials; 2,432 video materials; 8 local licensed databases; 22 state licensed databases; 90 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Rye: Jennis Ledge (A), Wentworth Golf Club (B), Rye Town Hall (C), Rye Public Library (D), Rye Fire and Rescue Department (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Rye include: Bethany Congregational Church (A), Saint Theresa Parish Rectory (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Central Cemetery (1), Wedgewood Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Burke Pond (A), Eel Pond (B), Marsh Road Pond (C), Locke Pond (D), Bellyhack Bog (E), Fairhill Swamp (F), Awcomin Swamp (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Seavey Creek (A), Witch Creek (B), Berrys Brook (C), Bailey Brook (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Rye include: Rye Harbor State Park (1), Jenness Beach State Park (2), Odiorne Point State Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beaches: Bass Beach (A), Foss Beach (B), Rye North Beach (C), Jenress Beach (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Rye Historical Society (Museums; 10 Old Parish Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Hotels: Pebble Cove Motel (741 Ocean Boulevard) (1), Hoyt's Lodges (891 Ocean Boulevard) (2), Arbor Inn Bed & Breakfast (400 Brackett Road) (3), Rosewood at Rye (150 Lafayette Road) (4), Rye Beach Motel (Old Beach Rd) (5), Hemingways Inn (2000 Ocean Boulevard) (6). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: Daniel Leavitt - Inventor, Walt Woods - Baseball player.

Rockingham County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
New Hampshire:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

68.0%
Whole state:

66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.8%
Whole state:

8.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.5%
Whole state:

6.5%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.8%
Whole state:

2.8%
33 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
2 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
48 people in nursing homes in 2000
29 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

Banks with branches in Rye (2011 data):

  • TD Bank, National Association: Rye Branch at 500 Washington Road, branch established on 1964/11/09. Info updated 2010/10/04: Bank assets: $188,912.6 mil, Deposits: $153,149.8 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, 1314 total offices, Holding Company: Toronto-Dominion Bank, The

For population 15 years and over in Rye:

Marital status in Rye, NH
  • Never married: 18.6%
  • Now married: 63.9%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 7.6%
  • Divorced: 8.1%

For population 25 years and over in Rye:

  • High school or higher: 94.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 53.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 21.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
New Hampshire average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rye, NH (based on Rockingham County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic84,69724
Mainline Protestant19,07278
Evangelical Protestant7,45661
Other3,49020
Orthodox2001
None180,308-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 47
Rockingham County:

1.59 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 5
This county:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 55
This county:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

1.78 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 98
Rockingham County:

3.31 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

4.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 283
This county:

9.56 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

9.70 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.6%
New Hampshire:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Rockingham County:

23.3%
State:

24.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Rockingham County:

16.8%
New Hampshire:

15.9%

7.69% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($114,534 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.69%
New Hampshire average:

7.66%

0.01% of residents moved from foreign countries ($203 average AGI)
Rockingham County:

0.01%
New Hampshire average:

0.01%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Essex County, MA  1.51% ($100,677 average AGI)
from Hillsborough County, NH  1.28% ($79,305)
from Middlesex County, MA  0.95% ($134,363)


6.82% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($88,778 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.82%
New Hampshire average:

6.80%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($126 average AGI)
Rockingham County:

0.01%
New Hampshire average:

0.01%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Hillsborough County, NH  1.27% ($67,174 average AGI)
to Strafford County, NH  0.89% ($68,204)
to Essex County, MA  0.66% ($75,273)
Businesses in Rye, NH
NameCountNameCount
Curves1MasterBrand Cabinets6
FedEx2Vans1
Goodwill2

Strongest AM radio stations in Rye:

  • WGIP (1540 AM; 5 kW; EXETER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WMYF (1380 AM; 1 kW; PORTSMOUTH, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGIN (930 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTSN (1270 AM; 5 kW; DOVER, NH; Owner: GARRISON CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDER (1320 AM; 10 kW; DERRY, NH; Owner: BLOUNT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. OF NH)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRCA (1330 AM; 25 kW; WALTHAM, MA; Owner: WRCA LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rye:

  • WHEB (100.3 FM; PORTSMOUTH, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WERZ (107.1 FM; EXETER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WUBB (95.3 FM; YORK CENTER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSAK (102.1 FM; HAMPTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSHK (105.3 FM; KITTERY, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNEF (91.7 FM; NEWBURYPORT, MA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS)
  • WXRV (92.5 FM; HAVERHILL, MA; Owner: BEANPOT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WOKQ (97.5 FM; DOVER, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSCY (106.9 FM; MOULTONBOROUGH, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WUNH (91.3 FM; DURHAM, NH; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE)
  • WGIR-FM (101.1 FM; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPHX-FM (92.1 FM; SANFORD, ME; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WSEW (88.5 FM; SANFORD, ME; Owner: WORD RADIO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WXKS-FM (107.9 FM; MEDFORD, MA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WBYY (98.7 FM; SOMERSWORTH, NH; Owner: GARRISON CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMEX (106.5 FM; FARMINGTON, NH; Owner: WIMMEX, LLC)
  • WQLL (96.5 FM; BEDFORD, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WLMW (90.7 FM; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: KNOWLEDGE FOR LIFE)
  • WZID (95.7 FM; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Rye:

  • WHDN-LP (Channel 26; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GUENTER MARKSTEINER)
  • WMEA-TV (Channel 26; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WFXZ-CA (Channel 24; BOSTON, MA; Owner: BOSTON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WENH-TV (Channel 11; DURHAM, NH; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE)
Rye fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Rye fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 36ft / 11.2mTotal length
  • $15,710,000Total costs
  • 7,510Total average daily traffic
  • 298Total average daily truck traffic
  • 11,112Total future (year 2042) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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  • 96 Grove Rd (Lat: 42.994639 Lon: -70.782917), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: KNKA226
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 09/09/2014, Expiration Date: 10/01/2024, Certifier: Michael P GogginRegistrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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  • Christopher J Mahoney, Johnson Lane Off Grove Road (Lat: 42.994639 Lon: -70.782917), Type: 59.4, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: National Grid Communications, Inc., Doug.Weist@gridcom.Com, , Westb-orough, Phone: (508) 389-3000

  • Christopher F Ciolfi, Johnson Lane Off Grove Road (Lat: 42.994639 Lon: -70.782917), Type: 59.4, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: National Grid Communications, Inc, Martin.Cohen@gridcom.Com, , Westb-orough, Phone: (508) 389-3000

  • Christopher F Ciolfi, Johnson Lane Off Grove Road (Lat: 42.994639 Lon: -70.782917), Type: 59.4, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: National Grid Communications, Inc., Laura.Room@us.Ngridwireless.Com, , Boxbo-rough, Phone: (978) 264-6030

  • Edward G Roach, Johnson Lane Off Grove Road (Lat: 42.994639 Lon: -70.782917), Type: 59.4, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Ii LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, 96 Johnson Lane (Nh13785-A) (Lat: 42.994583 Lon: -70.782778), Type: 58.8, Structure height: 33015 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Ii LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, 96 Johnson Lane (Nh13785-A) (Lat: 42.994583 Lon: -70.782778), Type: 58.8, Structure height: 33015 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Ii LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • 561 Washington Rd (Lat: 43.011750 Lon: -70.772556), Call Sign: KCD686, Licensee ID: L00071746,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.250 MHz, Grant Date: 09/11/2004, Expiration Date: 09/26/2014, Cancellation Date: 11/29/2014, Registrant: Rye, Town Of, 37 Central Rd, Rye, NH 03870, Phone: (603) 964-5521

  • Rye Police Dept 561 Washington Rd (Lat: 43.011750 Lon: -70.772556), Call Sign: KVI699, Licensee ID: L00008549,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.475 MHz, 156.090 MHz, Grant Date: 06/05/1997, Expiration Date: 07/01/2002, Cancellation Date: 11/03/2002, Registrant: State Of New Hampshire, Hazen Dr, Concord, NH 03301, Phone: (603) 271-2421

  • 795 Washington Road (Lat: 43.005556 Lon: -70.784778), Call Sign: WQRR671,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.825 MHz, 464.300 MHz, 463.375 MHz, 464.200 MHz, 461.675 MHz, Grant Date: 07/15/2013, Expiration Date: 07/15/2023, Cancellation Date: 09/20/2013, Certifier: Tom Argue, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440

  • 795 Washington Street (Lat: 43.005556 Lon: -70.784778), Call Sign: WQXH293,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.825 MHz, 464.300 MHz, 463.375 MHz, 464.200 MHz, 461.675 MHz, 461.300 MHz, 462.475 MHz, 469.475 MHz, Grant Date: 03/03/2016, Expiration Date: 03/03/2026, Certifier: Thomas Argue, Registrant: National License, 12591 Brompton Road, Carmel, IN 46033, Phone: (317) 564-8018, Fax: (317) 564-8335, Email:

  • Lat: 43.059833 Lon: -70.726194, Call Sign: WQXK953,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.637 MHz, 457.637 MHz, 452.787 MHz, 457.787 MHz, Grant Date: 04/05/2016, Expiration Date: 04/05/2026, Certifier: Jason Bastille, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:

  • 295 Lafayette Road (Lat: 43.003500 Lon: -70.811139), Call Sign: WRKD866,
    Assigned Frequencies: 468.512 MHz, 469.087 MHz, 467.025 MHz, 468.487 MHz, Grant Date: 12/17/2020, Expiration Date: 12/17/2030, Certifier: Richard Martini, Registrant: National License, 12591 Brompton Road, Carmel, IN 46033, Phone: (317) 564-8018, Email:

  • Lat: 43.005111 Lon: -70.809806, Call Sign: WRML335,
    Assigned Frequencies: 468.900 MHz, Grant Date: 04/27/2021, Expiration Date: 04/27/2031, Certifier: Jose D Mena, Registrant: Kamstrup Water Metering, LLC, 245 Hembree Park Drive, Ste. 110, Roswell, GA 30076, Phone: (404) 835-6716


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • RYE, Lat: 43.045139 Lon: -70.746500, Call Sign: WQKG774,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.568 MHz, Grant Date: 03/14/2019, Expiration Date: 05/13/2029, Certifier: Ken Aspen, Registrant: Sensus, 450 N Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, PA 15401, Phone: (800) 638-3748, Fax: (800) 888-2403, Email:

  • RYEWATERTANK, Breakfast Hill Tank, Lafayette Rd Us Rt 1 (Lat: 43.005083 Lon: -70.809917), Type: Tank, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WRZF271, Licensee ID: L00002006,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/25/2023, Expiration Date: 10/25/2033, Certifier: Tobias Dannhausen, Registrant: Rockingham County Sheriffs Office, 101 North Road, Brentwood, NH 03833, Phone: (603) 679-9338, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

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  • Rt 1a Ocean Blvd (Lat: 43.001750 Lon: -70.752278), Overall height: 2 m, Call Sign: WHG641, Licensee ID: L00002883,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 156.950 MHz, 157.025 MHz, Grant Date: 10/31/2002, Expiration Date: 01/15/2013, Cancellation Date: 03/23/2013, Registrant: New Hampshire Seacoast Cruises Incorporated, Rye, NH 03870, Phone: (603) 964-5545, Fax: (603) 964-8039, Email:

  • 495 South Rd (Lat: 42.916750 Lon: -70.916167), Type: Building, Overall height: 9 m, Call Sign: WHH268,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4.12640 MHz, 4.14740 MHz, Grant Date: 03/29/1995, Expiration Date: 03/29/2000, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2001, Registrant: Pauline Pearl Fisheries Inc, 495 South Rd, Rye, NH 03870


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

27 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Rye)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

21 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Rye)

2006 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2006 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 23. The highest number of reported fires - 34 took place in 2007, and the least - 16 in 2012. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Rye, NH When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (57.2%), and Outside Fires (29.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Rye, NH
    • 17457.2%Structure Fires
    • 9129.9%Outside Fires
    • 237.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 165.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Rye, NH
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rye, NH
  • 93.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.2%Electricity
  • 1.1%Utility gas
  • 1.0%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rye, NH
  • 57.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 22.4%Electricity
  • 13.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.7%Utility gas


Rye compared to New Hampshire state average:

  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Rye on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: air transportation workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: air transportation workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: paper and paper products merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: special education teachers (population 5,000+)"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: radio, tv, and computer stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: motor vehicle and parts dealers (population 5,000+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: religious workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: radio, tv, and computer stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: farmers and farm managers (population 5,000+)"
  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: air transportation (population 5,000+)"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: other sales and related workers including supervisors (population 5,000+)"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest number of burglaries per 100,000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: apparel, fabrics, and notions merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: clothing and accessories, including shoe, stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: beverage and tobacco products (population 5,000+)"
  • #67 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: sporting goods, camera, and hobby and toy stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #70 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest percentage of workers working at home, population 5,000+"
  • #72 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: apparel (population 5,000+)"
  • #80 (03870) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Greek first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop 50,000+)"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the best general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #36 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
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