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Suffern.
About
Life in Suffern
Suffern is a community of 11,395 people in New York. The median household income is $104,607, median rent runs about $2,091 per month, and median home values are around $382,100. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Suffern at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Foreign-Born
22.8%
Broadband Internet
93.8%
of households
Population Growth
+2.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics22.8% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in Suffern: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Suffern, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (17.2%), and 13.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.5%
of residents
65 and Older
19.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.6%
of households
Married Couples
43.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.44
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 29% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Suffern
In Suffern, rent runs 29% above the NY average, and home values are 10% below the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,692
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $593,058 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Suffern and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Rockland County, which includes Suffern, is 1.1 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Suffern: Rockland County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Rockland County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Suffern is about 3% of Rockland County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Suffern Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute28.7 min avg
How Suffern residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Suffern, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Westchester County Airport (HPN)
Small hub1.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 27 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 66% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Suffern runs 66% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
112.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
674.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Suffern Village Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Rockland County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Rockland County, which includes Suffern, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Winter Weather | $18,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35,500 |
| 2023 | 9 | Flash Flood | $4,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 13 | Flash Flood | $3.1M |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $242,000 |
| 2019 | 8 | Winter Weather | $63,000 |
| 2018 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $109,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Rockland County, county-wide
Suffern is about 3% of Rockland County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Rockland County, which includes Suffern, is typically good — 312 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
312
per year
Moderate Days
46
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Rockland County, county-wide
Suffern is about 3% of Rockland County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Suffern has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.6"
Annual Snowfall
32.7"
Hot Days/Year
14
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
121
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
102
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 20°F | 3.39" |
| Feb | 41°F | 20°F | 2.71" |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 3.86" |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 4.17" |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 3.58" |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 5.13" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.65" |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 4.57" |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 3.95" |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 4.37" |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 3.77" |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 4.05" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Suffern
Suffern has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Good Samaritan Hospital of Suffern
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Ramapo Ridge Behavioral Health Hospital
Psychiatric · 9.1 mi away · Wyckoff
Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center
Psychiatric · ER available · 9.9 mi away · Orangeburg
Rockland Psych Ctr
Psychiatric · ER available · 10 mi away · Orangeburg
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education10.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Suffern
Suffern's student/teacher ratio is 10.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 43.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
43.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Suffern (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 10,557 students · in-state tuition $5,060 · 37% graduate · median earnings $52,092 (10 yrs after entry)
Passaic County Community College
13.6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,260 students · in-state tuition $6,660 · 20% graduate · median earnings $42,497 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 1,203 students · in-state tuition $19,354 · 71% graduate · median earnings $66,469 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 226 students · in-state tuition $12,600 · 38% graduate
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 113 students · in-state tuition $14,175 · 16% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Suffern
Suffern has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
14 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
22 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
23 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
23 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
23 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
27 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
27 mi awayLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site
28 mi awayPublic Libraries in Suffern
Suffern Free Library
210 Lafayette Ave., Suffern
Cities Near Suffern
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Suffern FAQ
Is Suffern, New York affordable?⌄
Suffern's median rent is $2,091/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $104,607/year. Median home value is $382,100.
Is Suffern, New York safe?⌄
Suffern's violent crime rate was 112 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 674 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Suffern, New York?⌄
Rockland County, which includes Suffern, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Suffern, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Suffern is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,091/month and median household income is $104,607/year. The median home value is $382,100. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Suffern, New York?⌄
The average commute in Suffern is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from