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Suffern

New York · 10,723 residents · 2.097 sq mi
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Suffern is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,285. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $338,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,723
−3%since 2000
from 11,006 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,113 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 5,248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+7%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K11K11K12K1990201020202024Suffern
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,285
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,754 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,372
+28%since 2000
from $29,208 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$338,100
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,224
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $917 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.0%
−16.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+70%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(8,777)
Black3.2%(352)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(1,416)
Asian2.8%(311)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.9%(4,505)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(7,598)
Black4.1%(435)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(1,917)
Asian5.4%(581)
Other0.6%(59)
Diversity Score56%(6,002)
Diversity Score
56
+37%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 37.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
10.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.7%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
16.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Suffern, New York?

Suffern, New York has about 10,723 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Suffern, New York?

The typical household in Suffern, New York earns about $70,285 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Suffern, New York expensive?

In Suffern, New York, the median home is worth about $338,100, and the typical rent is about $1,224 a month.

How educated are people in Suffern, New York?

About 43.8% of adults age 25 and over in Suffern, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Suffern, New York?

About 3.7% of people in Suffern, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Suffern, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Suffern, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 332 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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