Living in Suffern, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Suffern · Census data 2020–2024
Suffern has 11,441 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $104,607 (22% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $382,100, the median rent is $2,091/month.
Suffern at a glance
- Population
- 11,441
- Median age
- 40.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $104,607State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $382,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,091/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 67.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Suffern a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the New York median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Suffern
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Suffern the median home value is $382,100, 15% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,091 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,956 a month in housing costs.
Suffern median household income
The median household income in Suffern is $104,607 and the income per person is $50,242. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Suffern: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,784
- Owner-occupied
- 67.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.6%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.44
Suffern demographics
- Population
- 11,441
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 4,600
- Foreign-born
- 22.8%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Suffern ›
Education in Suffern
43.2% of adults 25 and older in Suffern have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 19.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Suffern
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 2.4%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Suffern vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffern | 11,441 | $104,607 | $382,100 | $2,091 |
| Hillburn | 1,289 | $90,917 | $487,000 | $2,193 |
| Montebello | 4,673 | $133,750 | $847,100 | $2,380 |
| Airmont | 10,205 | $94,972 | $710,700 | $1,181 |
| Mahwah | 25,491 | $131,327 | $606,000 | $2,204 |
| Viola | 8,461 | $83,913 | $1,044,300 | $1,765 |
| Monsey | 28,160 | $47,629 | $921,000 | $1,892 |
| Ramsey | 14,805 | $160,996 | $697,300 | $2,245 |
| Kaser | 5,694 | $26,848 | $877,000 | $1,341 |
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What is the median household income in Suffern, NY?
The median household income in Suffern is $104,607, 22% 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 Suffern?
The median home value in Suffern is $382,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Suffern?
The median gross rent in Suffern is $2,091 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Suffern, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the New York median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
What is the median age in Suffern?
The median age in Suffern is 40.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Suffern?
The average commute to work in Suffern is 29 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Suffern?
The unemployment rate in Suffern is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Suffern?
43.2% of adults in Suffern 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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