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Dobbs Ferry, New York

Introduction to Dobbs Ferry, New York

Dobbs Ferry, New York, in Westchester county, is 5 miles W of White Plains, New York and 19 miles N of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding New York metro area, Dobbs Ferry is home to some 10,622 residents.

Dobbs Ferry History

The Village of Dobbs Ferry was incorporated in 1873. At that time, it was known as Greenburgh. In 1882, the area was renamed Dobbs Ferry after a ferry service that had been operating in this area since 1698. The region played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War. Under General George Washington, the Continental Army encamped in Dobbs Ferry in July and August of 1781.

Dobbs Ferry and nearby Attractions

  • Old Croton Aqueduct Trailway
  • Estherwood Mansion
  • Tallman Mountain State Park
  • Hudson River Museum of Westchester
  • Bronx Zoo
  • Children's Museum of Manhattan

Things To Do In Dobbs Ferry

The Studio Museum in Harlem, Brooklyn Children's Museum, Van Saun County Park/ Bergen County Zoological Park, Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park and the Belskie Museum of Art and Science are all popular nearby recreational spots. The Floating Pool at Brooklyn Bridge Park Beach and the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk are ideal places for a family day trip.

Dobbs Ferry Transportation

Westchester County Airport is nearby.

Dobbs Ferry Higher Education

Mercy College, Iona College, SUNY College at Purchase and SUNY Westchester Community College are the nearby institutes of higher learning.

High Points

Dobbs Ferry strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyDobbs Ferry Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyDobbs Ferry Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Dobbs Ferry Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Dobbs Ferry Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Dobbs Ferry College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Dobbs Ferry Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Dobbs Ferry, NY

Comparing Dobbs Ferry to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Racial Diversity89
Male Share of the Population77
Age of the Population76
Senior Citizens66
Female Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work35
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Housing Recently Built26
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime87

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Historic Dobbs Ferry

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Dobb's Ferry. between 1880 and 1930

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Dobb's Ferry. between 1880 and 1930

The Palisades from Dobb's Ferry. c1890.

The Palisades from Dobb's Ferry. c1890.

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