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Suffern

Pop. 11,441·49th most expensive in New York·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,833/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.0%
vs US Median
+$868
Falling (Monthly)
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Suffern · $2,833
More expensive than 88% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,833/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$113,000/yr
Local median income
$104,607/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Suffern's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$1,655
2 BR
$2,366
3 BR
$2,323
4 BR+
$2,206
Research median
$2,366/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$33,996/yr
At $2,833/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -5.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Suffern, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 43.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,441
Median income
$104,607
Median age
40.7
Renters
32.6%
Age distribution
23.5%
18.7%
25.9%
12.6%
19.3%
Under 1823.5%
18–3418.7%
35–5425.9%
55–6412.6%
65+19.3%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
59.2%
16.2%
19.8%
White59.2%
Black16.2%
Hispanic19.8%
Asian5.8%
Education (25+)
21.1%
27%
43.2%
No HS diploma8.7%
HS diploma21.1%
Some college27%
Bachelor's+43.2%
Housing tenure
67.4%
32.6%
Owner67.4%
Renter32.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Suffern, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$87,480 → $104,607
up 19.6%
Population
11,376 → 11,441
up 0.6%
Renter share
31.6% → 32.6%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
45.7% → 43.2%
-2.5 pts
Median age
44.6 → 40.7
-3.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $104,607 today, compared with $87,480 five years earlier. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 45.7% to 43.2%.

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Salary vs rent

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At $2,833/mo, how Suffern rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Suffern rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Suffern. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Suffern, NY

Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Suffern is $2,833/mo as of June 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $2,366/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,655/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,323/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($104,607/yr), Suffern ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Suffern an affordable city for renters?

Suffern is considered moderate for renters. At $2,833/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($104,607/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Suffern slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Suffern?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $113,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,833/mo in Suffern. The local median household income is $104,607/yr, meaning the typical Suffern household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Suffern?

Rent in Suffern has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 2026.

How does Suffern rent compare to other cities in New York?

Suffern is middle-of-the-pack for New York for rent, ranking #49 out of 126 tracked cities at $2,833/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Suffern?

Hawthorne is nearby and more affordable at $2,683/mo, which is $150 less than Suffern.

What percentage of Suffern residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.6% of Suffern households are renters, while 67.4% are owner-occupied. Suffern leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Suffern rent compare to the national average?

Suffern's median rent of $2,833/mo is $868 (44%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #49 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,833/mo, rent takes ~32% of Suffern's median household income ($104,607/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Suffern 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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