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The City of Rye, on the picturesque shore of the Long Island Sound, has the distinction of being the smallest city in the state of New York, just 5.5 square miles in size.

This flourishing residential community offers an abundance of natural and cultural resources unrivaled by larger cities. Residents enjoy a close-knit, small-town setting reminiscent of a New England village, where traditional charm blends with modern living. Parents often relocate to this leafy suburb to educate their children for the price of a property-tax bill, rather than private-school tuition.

This tranquil city is characterized by miles of magnificent shoreline, scenic vistas, rolling landscape, and charming, tree-lined streets. A lively downtown thoroughfare on Purchase Street is lined with high-end fashion boutiques, gift galleries, and its own Restaurant Row of both fine-dining establishments and family eateries. White Plains, Harrison, and Greenwich are a short drive; Manhattan is a fast 40-minute Metro-North ride.

Nearly one-fifth of Rye has been devoted to recreation and preservation. The residential communities of Rye offer a plethora of options that include majestic waterfront estates with sweeping views, stately Tudors, historic Colonials, ranches, and split-levels, along with cooperatives and condominium complexes, some with beach access.