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Dobbs Ferry

#8 in Best Places to Live in Westchester County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of New York City, NY
  • 24 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Dobbs Ferry is a suburb of New York City with a population of 11,027. Dobbs Ferry is in Westchester County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Dobbs Ferry offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Dobbs Ferry there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Dobbs Ferry and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Dobbs Ferry are highly rated.
    About Dobbs Ferry...
    Population
    11,027

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $644,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,850
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    Dobbs Ferry Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      17.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      8.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      53.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      742.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      35.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      35%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      19%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Dobbs Ferry

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $138,477
    National
    $55,322
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    Dobbs Ferry Reviews

    24 reviews
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    Dobbs Ferry is your typical suburban town. Conveniently has a train station that goes to Grand Central Terminal. Dobbs Ferry offers trendy eateries like the Dawg House and the cookery. Residents are not always that friendly and the public school system is subpar. Dobbs Ferry is really what you make of it!
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    Excellent Community, Friendly and Safe.
    This is a small but very diverse community that is very involved in Cultural, Educational, Artistic and Athletic activities.
    The great thing about this town is the schools. All of them Elementary, Middle and Highschool are the highlight of the community.
    Great town, with small town feel, close to NYC, great Hudson River views! Great for families and kids. Great schools!