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Suffern, NY
Village in Rockland County, New York.
Population
11,441
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
5,456
ZIP codes
0
Suffern and its ZIP codes
Suffern at a glance
- Suffern is about 13 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 171st among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $104,607, 22% above the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $382,100 (10% below New York) and median rent is $2,091 a month.
Local data for Suffern, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Suffern, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$104,607
Poverty rate
6.1%
Median home value
$382,100
Median rent
$2,091/mo
Homeownership
67.4%
Bachelor's or higher
43.2%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
28.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,783), Irish Americans (1,106), Mexican Americans (807).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rockland County. PPP loans are for Suffern.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,559
138,234 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,930
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $5,506 per person
How people get to work
Suffern, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit2.4%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home12.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Suffern, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
450
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
990
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 20°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Suffern, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.7%
U.S. 33.3% -4.6 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
9.5%
U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Suffern
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HillburnVillage | 1.5 mi | 2.2 |
| MontebelloVillage | 2 mi | 4.3 |
| AirmontVillage | 2.7 mi | 4.6 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey, NJCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.5 |
| ViolaCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 2.8 |
| Ramsey, NJBorough | 3.7 mi | 5.5 |
| SloatsburgVillage | 4.1 mi | 2.5 |
| Upper Saddle River, NJBorough | 4.1 mi | 5.3 |
| KaserVillage | 4.2 mi | 0.2 |
| MonseyCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.3 |
| Wesley HillsVillage | 4.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Chestnut RidgeVillage | 5 mi | 5 |
| Spring ValleyVillage | 5.3 mi | 2 |
| Allendale, NJBorough | 5.6 mi | 3.1 |
| New HempsteadVillage | 5.9 mi | 2.8 |
| HillcrestCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Suffern, NY in?
- Suffern is in Rockland County, New York.
- What is the population of Suffern, NY?
- About 11,441 people live in Suffern, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Suffern?
- Nearby places include Hillburn (1.5 mi), Montebello (2 mi), Airmont (2.7 mi), Ramapo College of New Jersey, NJ (2.7 mi), Viola (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023