At a Glance
Median Income
$167,927
$72,896 per capita
Home Value
$719,300
Zillow: $1,040,565
Median Rent
$2,346/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
67.4%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.7%
7.7% smoking rate
How Dobbs Ferry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dobbs Ferry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dobbs Ferry a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dobbs Ferry residents earn a median household income of $167,927 , which is 123% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $72,896. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dobbs Ferry is $719,300 , 155% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,040,565. Median rent is $2,346/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
67.4% of adults in Dobbs Ferry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dobbs Ferry has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population11,397
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density4,710/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born20.6%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$167,927
Per Capita$72,896
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
A
Home Value$719,300
Rent$2,346
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$1,040,565
Housing Units4,016
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity22.7%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation279 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.4%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+42.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute34 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries45
Did You Know?
The median home in Dobbs Ferry was built in 1955.
17.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
22.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
20.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.