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Dobbs Ferry
  • Suburb of New York City, NY

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Dobbs Ferry is a suburb of New York City with a population of 11,511. 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

About Dobbs Ferry...
Population
11,511

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$646,300
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,014
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    40%
  • Own
    60%
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Dobbs Ferry Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    9.1
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    0
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    9.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    45.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    770.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    54.4
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    14%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    17%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    38%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    21%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    13%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    national  11%

Working in Dobbs Ferry

Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$136,204
National
$69,021

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