City safety & data profile

SuffernNY

Suffern, NY is a 11K-resident city in Rockland County with a median household income of $104,607.

Rockland County, New York. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Suffern, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Suffern has a population larger than 6% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $382,100, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 94%
By size
$104,607
Median income
$382,100
Median home
6.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Suffern

Suffern posts a median household income higher than 73% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Suffern area.

Top 27%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Suffern

Where Suffern income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$104,607 Top 27% higher than 73% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NY $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Suffern, NY beyond the headline numbers

Suffern sits inside Rockland County, New York, at roughly 41.11°N, -74.15°W. Population 11,001, $104,607 median household income. Median home value $382,100, median rent $2,091. Poverty rate 6.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Suffern's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 40.4%, then high blood pressure at 30.5%. 1 hospital in/around Suffern, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Suffern from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
11,001
Suffern
Median Income
$104,607
+54% vs avg
Median Home Value
$382,100
+68% vs avg
Median Age
40.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Rockland County) - Suffern's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
342K+9%
Median Income
$109,959+29%
Median Home Value
$596,900+37%
Poverty Rate
16.2%+19%
Unemployment
5.6%-33%

Economics

Economics indicators for Suffern, NY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,091/mo
Poverty Rate
6.1% -57% vs avg
Unemployment 5.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 43.2%
Work From Home 12.7%
Public Transit 2.4%

Population

White 59.2%
African American 16.2%
Asian 5.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
40.4%
High Blood Pressure
30.5%
Obesity
28.7%
Physical Inactivity
23.8%
Binge Drinking
16%
Frequent Mental Distress
13.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.3%
Current Asthma
10.2%
Diabetes
9.8%
Current Smoking
9.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 70.1%
Annual Checkup 80.8%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.6%
Stroke
2.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
0
★★★
1
★★
0
0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF SUFFERN
SUFFERN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Suffern, NY?
Suffern, NY has a population of 11,001 people, located in Rockland County, New York.
What is the median household income in Suffern?
The median household income in Suffern, NY is $104,607 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 6.1%.
What is the median home value in Suffern?
The median home value in Suffern, NY is $382,100. Median rent is $2,091/month.
What are the top health concerns in Suffern?
The top health indicators in Suffern include Short Sleep Duration (40.4%), High Blood Pressure (30.5%), Obesity (28.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Suffern?
Suffern has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Suffern?
The median age in Suffern, NY is 40.7 years. 43.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Suffern, NY is located in Rockland County, New York. With a population of 11K and a $104,607 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Suffern area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

Nearby Cities 8

Using Suffern's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Rockland County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.