At a Glance
Median Income
$100,737
$49,514 per capita
Home Value
$350,200
Zillow: $596,730
Median Rent
$2,068/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.7%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
9.6% smoking rate
How Suffern Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Suffern's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Suffern 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
Suffern residents earn a median household income of $100,737 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,514. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,607 business establishments, including 835 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Suffern is $350,200 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $596,730. Median rent is $2,068/month, with 30.4% 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 1970.
Education
43.7% of adults in Suffern hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% above the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Suffern has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population11,395
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density5,426/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born23.0%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,737
Per Capita$49,514
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$24,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,246
Housing
A+
Home Value$350,200
Rent$2,068
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$596,730
Housing Units4,912
Rent Burden30.4%
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,423/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation349 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.7%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+19.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Suffern was founded in 1773.
The median home in Suffern was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
23.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 835 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.