The Town FilesSuffern, New York
Village in Rockland County · population 11,441 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $382,100
- Household income
- $104,607
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 34 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 40.7
Suffern is a village of 11,441 people in Rockland County, New York. The median home is worth $382,100, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of New York towns, better transit than 95% of New York towns, more walkable than 93% of New York towns.
How Suffern ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Suffern is worth $382,100, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $104,607, which is more affordable than 31% of New York towns. Median rent is $2,091 a month. 67.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Suffern | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $382,100 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $2,091 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $104,607 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 67.4% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Suffern
| People | Suffern | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.3% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.2% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 2.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 22.8% | — |
| Work from home | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.8% | 91.1% |
Weather in Suffern
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 19.9°F. About 48.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 33.7 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 121 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Suffern since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 6, 1956 about 4.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 2, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 8, 2021.
Severe weather in Rockland County since 1996
Rockland County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4723: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Rockland County
Rockland County had 138,317 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,814 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Suffern itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Public schools in Suffern
8 public schools with 4,793 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUFFERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,428 | 12.4 |
| SUFFERN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 847 | 9.5 |
| POMONA MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7-8 | 618 | 13.1 |
| LIME KILN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4-6 | 593 | 16.0 |
| RICHARD P CONNOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 385 | 10.4 |
| VIOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 325 | 9.6 |
| MONTEBELLO ROAD SCHOOL | K-5 | 325 | 9.3 |
| CHERRY LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 272 | 8.8 |
Towns near Suffern
- Montebello, NY2.1 mi · 4,507 people · home $847,100
- Airmont, NY2.4 mi · 10,166 people · home $710,700
- Ramapo, NY2.7 mi · 148,919 people · home $653,100
- Mahwah, NJ3.0 mi · 25,487 people · home $606,000
- Viola, NY3.2 mi · 8,208 people · home $1,044,300
- Monsey, NY3.4 mi · 26,954 people · home $921,000
- Ramsey, NJ3.5 mi · 14,798 people · home $697,300
- Kaser, NY3.8 mi · 5,491 people · home $877,000
Suffern questions
Is Suffern, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Suffern scores better for retirees than 40% of New York towns and quieter than 5%. 19.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.7).
How much does a house cost in Suffern?
The median owner-occupied home in Suffern is valued at $382,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $104,607, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $2,091 a month.
What is the weather like in Suffern?
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 19.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.2 inches of precipitation a year and 33.7 inches of snow.
Does Suffern get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Suffern since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 6, 1956. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)