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Suffern, NY

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Rich history and pastoral surroundings distinguish this cozy Upstate hamlet

Safe Low Crime Nature Outdoors Scenic Historic NJ Transit Rail Service

The village of Suffern is a suburban community located right on the New Jersey state line, at the edge of Harriman State Park. The community’s rich history includes hosting several legendary figures of early American history, including George Washington and Alexander Hamilton during the revolutionary period.

Downtown is packed with beautifully-preserved historic architecture, including the iconic Lafayette Theater, which has served as a cultural hub for the community since 1924. The surrounding natural landscape provides terrific scenery and offers endless opportunities to get outdoors and explore—from atop Nordkop Mountain, you can even see the Manhattan skyline, roughly thirty miles away.

Transportation

56

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

36

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

Richard P Connor Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

383 Students

5
out of 10

Viola Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

338 Students

4
out of 10

Cherry Lane Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

256 Students

4
out of 10

Lime Kiln Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-6

611 Students

3
out of 10

Montebello Road School

Public

Grades K-5

337 Students

3
out of 10

Suffern Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

836 Students

4
out of 10

Pomona Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

574 Students

2
out of 10

Suffern Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,486 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Secor Farms
  • Ramapo Valley County Reservation
  • Darlington County Park
  • Campgaw Mountain
  • Campgaw Mountain Reservation

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.