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New York City

Dobbs Ferry

#33 in Best Suburbs to Live in New York
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of New York City, NY
  • 21 reviews
A+
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    B
  3. Housing
    C+
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    A-
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    C+
  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 11,058. 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 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
11,058

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$618,200
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,815
National
$949
Area Feel
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
    27
    283
  • Murder
    0
    6
  • Rape
    0
    41
  • Robbery
    9
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    36
    500
  • Theft
    764
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    0
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$120,631
National
$55,322
Children
14%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    32%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    18%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    13%
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  • Colleges
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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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Great town, with small town feel, close to NYC, great Hudson River views! Great for families and kids. Great schools!
I loved living in Dobbs Ferry. If you live right in the heart of the Village like I did, everything is within walking distance. The waterfront park is terrific. There is a New York Times 4 Star restaurant right off Main Street along with several other great places to eat. Pubs, sports bars, sushi, Italian: great food on every corner. The community comes together any chance it gets: a street fair in the late summer, a Halloween parade for kids (and pets!), and a Christmas tree lighting ceremony (where a menorah is lit nightly as well) are some of the community events I cherish. The DFHS Football team had a great record for a few years running, and the Village honored the teams with a parade at season's end. Some Dobbs Ferry families have been there for many generations. It is one of those places that once you get there, you want to stay.