Dobbs Ferry, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
11,397 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
67.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$167,927 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$719,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,180 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Westchester County
3
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Westchester County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 27
Feb 3 8 30
Mar 4 5 37
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 5 0 63
Oct 4 0 52
Nov 4 0 42
Dec 4 5 32

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 59% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (60%) (35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 30%
Hillary Clinton 66%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 16, NY State Senate District 35, NY Assembly District 92, NY
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Schools

The Masters School
<1 miles, N • 5 star
Springhurst Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Dobbs Ferry Middle School
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Dobbs Ferry High School
<1 miles, N • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Mercy College
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St John's Riverside Hospital
3 miles, SW • 3.2 star
White Plains Hospital Center
5 miles, E • 3.2 star
St Joseph's Medical Center
6 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
9 miles, E • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
16 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
27 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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