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Suffern, New York

Village · Population 11,537 · #73 in New York
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Suffern, New York

Suffern ( ) is a village that was incorporated in 1796 in the town of Ramapo in Rockland County, New York. Located adjacent to the town of Mahwah, New Jersey, Suffern is located 31 miles northwest of Manhattan.

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About Suffern

Set in the southern part of New York, Suffern is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 11,537.

Officially, Suffern is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.1 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,494 residents per square mile.

📰 Suffern News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Suffern Unique

  • The only place in America named Suffern — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • Positioned in southern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 11,537.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Suffern

  • Curleys Corner
  • Da Nina Italian Restaurant — italian
  • Hacienda Don Manuel — mexican
  • Jumbo Asian — asian
  • Mahway Bar & Grill — american
  • Nonna's Pizza — italian
  • Number 1 Chinese Restaurant — chinese
  • Sushi Bada — sushi
  • Tequila Sal y Limon — mexican
  • Agave Restaurant & Lounge — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Mahwah Museum · Museum
  • Suffern Railroad Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Suffern

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Suffern

  • Betsy Ross Elementary
  • CHERRY LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • LIME KILN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • MONTEBELLO ROAD SCHOOL
  • POMONA MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • RICHARD P CONNOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • SUFFERN MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • SUFFERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
  • VIOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Good Samaritan Hospital Of Suffern ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)11,537
Rank in state#73 of 595
Land area2.1 sq mi
Density5,494/sq mi
Coordinates41.1120, -74.1414

🗺️ Map of Suffern