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Dobbs Ferry, NY

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New York's favorite village on the river

Riverfront Parks Walkable Historic Mass Transit

Considered one of New York's best places to live, Dobbs Ferry has it all -- a fantastic location along the Hudson River, gorgeous parks, forested hills, historic architecture, and cozy neighborhoods along tree-lined streets. Located about six miles north of Yonkers, Dobbs Ferry residents enjoy New York's comprehensive mass transit system, including the Metro-North Railroad. The Dobbs Ferry station provides service via the Hudson Line, which takes passengers the 20 miles into Manhattan quickly and easily.

Like much of New York, Dobbs Ferry dates back to colonial times. It was first settled in the late 1600s. In 1698, John Dobbs established a ferry service. During the American Revolution, General George Washington and his troops encamped in Dobbs Ferry. The Mead House, built in 1855, is now home to the Dobbs Ferry Historical Society. The society hosts community events, such as the Annual Road to Freedom Walk, which follows the route of the Continental Army through the area -- complete with reenactors

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Dobbs Ferry, NY is $2,278 for a studio, $3,180 for one bedroom, $3,716 for two bedrooms, and $3,512 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dobbs Ferry has increased by 7.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,180/month
650 Sq Ft
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Transportation

75

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Springhurst Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

695 Students

6
out of 10

Dobbs Ferry Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

365 Students

8
out of 10

Clark Academy

Public

Grades 7-12

103 Students

Rating Unavailable

Dobbs Ferry High School

Public

Grades 9-12

455 Students

9
out of 10

Clark Academy

Public

Grades 7-12

103 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
  • Lenoir Preserve
  • Greenburgh Nature Center
  • Hudson River Museum
  • Tallman Mountain State Park

Airports

  • Westchester County
  • Laguardia

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.