Living in Dobbs Ferry, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dobbs Ferry · Census data 2020–2024
Dobbs Ferry has 11,443 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $165,417 (92% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $765,500, the median rent is $2,369/month.
Dobbs Ferry at a glance
- Population
- 11,443
- Median age
- 41.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $165,417State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $765,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,369/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 63.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.7%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Dobbs Ferry a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 92% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Home values 81% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Dobbs Ferry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dobbs Ferry the median home value is $765,500, 130% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,369 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Dobbs Ferry median household income
The median household income in Dobbs Ferry is $165,417 and the income per person is $73,514. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Dobbs Ferry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,232
- Owner-occupied
- 63.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.1%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.69
Dobbs Ferry demographics
- Population
- 11,443
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 3,962
- Foreign-born
- 23%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dobbs Ferry ›
Education in Dobbs Ferry
69.7% of adults 25 and older in Dobbs Ferry have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 41.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dobbs Ferry
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 26.4%
- Drive alone
- 42.6%
- Public transit
- 15.2%
- Walk to work
- 5.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.4%
Dobbs Ferry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dobbs Ferry | 11,443 | $165,417 | $765,500 | $2,369 |
| Ardsley | 4,998 | $243,000 | $829,900 | $3,501 |
| Hastings-on-Hudson | 8,434 | $193,621 | $865,200 | $1,877 |
| Irvington | 6,531 | $173,248 | $868,100 | $2,592 |
| Greenville | 9,280 | $171,540 | $858,200 | $2,542 |
| Piermont | 2,514 | $140,450 | $652,900 | $1,910 |
| Hartsdale | 2,903 | $132,778 | $355,300 | $1,858 |
| Sparkill | 1,483 | $250,001 | $653,900 | — |
| Alpine | 1,588 | $246,944 | $2,000,001 | $2,750 |
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What is the median household income in Dobbs Ferry, NY?
The median household income in Dobbs Ferry is $165,417, 92% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Dobbs Ferry?
The median home value in Dobbs Ferry is $765,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Dobbs Ferry?
The median gross rent in Dobbs Ferry is $2,369 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Dobbs Ferry, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 92% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: home values 81% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Dobbs Ferry?
The median age in Dobbs Ferry is 41.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Dobbs Ferry?
The average commute to work in Dobbs Ferry is 33 minutes; 26.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dobbs Ferry?
The unemployment rate in Dobbs Ferry is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dobbs Ferry?
69.7% of adults in Dobbs Ferry have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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