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Dobbs Ferry, New York, in Westchester county, is 5 miles W of White Plains, New York (center to center) and 19 miles N of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding New York metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Dobbs Ferry is home to some 10,622 residents.
In Dobbs Ferry, about 53% of adults are married.
In 2000, Dobbs Ferry had a median family income of $93,127. More so than most places, the people in Dobbs Ferry generally have good jobs with good salaries. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the village. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Dobbs Ferry.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($35,433) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Dobbs Ferry. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.
While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Dobbs Ferry can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the village.
According to the 2000 census, 59% of the housing in Dobbs Ferry was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Dobbs Ferry, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice village, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Dobbs Ferry, 67% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Dobbs Ferry.
Dobbs Ferry strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
Comparing Dobbs Ferry to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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Dobb's Ferry. between 1880 and 1930
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