Suffern

Suffern, population 10,723, is positioned at the foot of the Ramapo Mountains and serves as a major transportation hub. The village's downtown includes local shops, restaurants, and historic buildings. Suffern is home to Ramapo College and hosts various cultural events.

10,723
Population
$82,000
Median income
Below county median
$380,000
Median home
Below county median

Part of: Ramapo

School district: Suffern Central School District · calendar

Address: 61 Washington Avenue, Suffern, NY 10901

Phone: (845) 357-2600

Hours: M-F, 8:00-4:00

Website: https://suffernny.gov/

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Buying a Home in Suffern

Property Taxes: Village + Town

As a village within Ramapo, residents pay both village and town taxes — two separate local government bills, plus the county and school district taxes. Before comparing prices to nearby hamlets, factor in the additional village tax bill, which can add $1,500–4,000/year on a typical home.

Commuting to NYC

Frequent Coach USA service; closest NJ Transit bus connections

  • Coach USA to Port Authority (~55 min)
  • NJ Transit local buses to Ramsey/other NJ connections

Estimated door-to-door: 55–70 min to Midtown during peak hours. Full transportation guide →

School District — Suffern Central School District

Suffern Central School District serves Suffern, Montebello, Sloatsburg, and Hillburn. Solid academics and strong athletics programs, particularly football.

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Parks in Suffern

Harriman State Park State Park
Kakiat County Park County Park

Library

Suffern Free Library
210 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern, NY 10901 · (845) 357-1237
Mon-Thu 10-9, Fri-Sat 10-5

Nearby in Ramapo

Wesley Hills Airmont Chestnut Ridge Hillburn Kaser Montebello New Hempstead New Square Spring Valley Monsey Sloatsburg Viola

Suffern at a Glance

What school district is Suffern in?

Suffern is served by the Suffern Central School District school district.

What is the population of Suffern, NY?

Suffern has a population of approximately 10,723 residents.

What is the median home value in Suffern, NY?

The median home value in Suffern is $380,000.

What is the median household income in Suffern?

The median household income in Suffern is $82,000.

Population and housing figures from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.

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