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Suffern, New York

Introduction to Suffern, New York

Suffern, New York, in Rockland county, is 13 miles N of Paterson, New Jersey and 26 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The village is located in the New York metropolitan area. Suffern has a population of 11,006.

Suffern History

The area now known as Suffern was first settled in by Europeans in 1773. The village was founded in 1796. Originally, it was known as New Antrim. Later on, it was named after John Suffern, who was an early settler of the area and the first judge of Rockland County. General George Washington and his company camped in the village during the American Revolutionary War. The Erie Railroad first entered the area in the mid-1800s.

Suffern and nearby Attractions

  • Harriman State Park
  • Suffern Village Museum
  • New Jersey Botanical Garden
  • Ringwood Manor House Museum
  • Ramapo Valley County Reservation
  • Children's Museum of Manhattan

Things To Do In Suffern

The village of Suffern offers several recreational facilities. You can take a look around the Suffern Village Museum and explore the history of the region. The Pascack Historical Society Museum, Old Stone House Museum, Schoolhouse Museum and Orangetown Museum and Archives are also nearby. You can also plan a day trip to the Bronx Zoo and Van Saun County Park/Bergen County Zoological Park from Suffern. One can also enjoy fishing and boating on Lake Antrim.

Suffern Transportation

Flights are available from Teterboro Airport.

Suffern Higher Education

Rockland Community College and Salvation Army School for Officers Training lie within the village.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophySuffern Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Suffern Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Suffern Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Suffern Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Suffern Walking and Biking to Work
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Suffern Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Suffern College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 19%Suffern Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Suffern, NY

Comparing Suffern 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 Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity89
Age of the Population86
Senior Citizens66
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home54
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Housing Recently Built69
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime65

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