Suffern, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
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
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
11,395 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$100,737 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$350,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,201 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,885 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rockland County
1
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

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

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 9 27
Feb 3 9 29
Mar 4 5 37
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 5 0 63
Oct 5 0 52
Nov 4 1 42
Dec 4 5 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 17, NY State Senate District 38, NY Assembly District 98, NY
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Schools

Richard P Connor Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
Suffern Middle School
1 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah
2 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Ramapo College of New Jersey
3 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

Good Samaritan Hospital of Suffern
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Valley Hospital
9 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
23 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
27 miles, S • 4.6 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
29 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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