Living in Dobbs Ferry NY: 2027 Prices, Taxes, Schools and Commute

Dobbs Ferry at a Glance (Updated November 2026)

What is it like to live in Dobbs Ferry NY?

Living in Dobbs Ferry NY means a river village with trails on both sides and a train station in town. It had 11,541 residents and 4,549 housing units at the 2020 Census and is one of several villages within the Town of Greenburgh.

Outdoor space is the headline. Waterfront Park on the Hudson has a playground, a soccer field and summer concerts. The Old Croton Aqueduct Trailway, a state park trail, runs north-south along the village's west side, and the South County Trailway follows the Saw Mill River on the east. Juhring Nature Preserve is a 76-acre wooded park, and Gould Park has a public pool and ballfields.

The village is also home to the main campus of Mercy University, and its National Register sites include Estherwood and Carriage House and the Hyatt-Livingston House.

The walk to the station and the feel of a given block vary a lot by street. Visit on foot before deciding which part of the village suits you.

If you are considering a home near the Mercy University campus, visit while classes are in session to see traffic and parking at their busiest.

How much do homes cost in Dobbs Ferry in 2027?

The Redfin median sale price, all home types, Aug 2026, is $1.08M, down 5.9% from a year earlier, per Redfin. Redfin's price per square foot for the 3 months ending Jul 2026 was $483.

Monthly figures in a village this size swing with a handful of sales. Redfin's own housing-market page showed a higher median for Jul 2026, which is a reminder that the mix of condos, co-ops and houses sold in any month moves the number. Zillow's home value index, which smooths that noise, was $1.04M as of Sep 30, 2026, up 11.5% year over year, according to Zillow.

A buyer around $1.08M should expect a single-family house to be within reach in parts of the village, with condos and co-ops below that level. River views, walkability to the station and lot size will push prices up, so rank those features before you start touring.

Whatever you buy, budget for a thorough inspection, including drainage, driveways and any retaining walls. Those items rarely show up in a median but can affect your budget after closing.

See how Dobbs Ferry compares with 15 other towns on our Westchester Towns Compared 2027 page.

How high are property taxes in Dobbs Ferry?

The combined rate in Dobbs Ferry is about 3.1% of market value, roughly $33,500 a year on the $1.08M median. That is an estimate that excludes special districts and STAR.

The estimate combines county, Town of Greenburgh, Village of Dobbs Ferry and Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District rates. The years are mixed: school and county rates for the fiscal year ending 2025, the town's 2026 rate and the village's 2026-27 rate. It excludes county sewer and refuse special districts and STAR, and actual bills depend on each home's assessment.

For 2026-27, the village's adopted budget lowers the village rate by 3.3%. You can look up the underlying rates in the New York State property tax rate data, and our Westchester property tax guide explains STAR and grievances.

At about 3.1%, Dobbs Ferry sits at the higher end of our series, so include taxes in your monthly budget from day one. Only Ardsley, at about 3.5%, has a higher combined rate among our 16 towns.

On the median, that works out to close to $2,800 a month in property taxes before STAR. When you compare Dobbs Ferry with a lower-tax town, look at the total monthly cost of ownership, not just the purchase price.

What are the schools like in Dobbs Ferry?

Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District has 3 schools, Springhurst Elementary School, Dobbs Ferry Middle School and Dobbs Ferry High School, and Niche grades it A.

A three-school district means every child in the district attends the same elementary, middle and high school, which many families like. Classmates stay together from kindergarten through graduation, and parents tend to get to know the whole district quickly. Read the grade details on Niche and confirm programs and enrollment on the district website.

When you visit, ask about class sizes, after-school programs, transportation for homes farther from the schools and how enrollment has changed in recent years. Our guide to Westchester school districts shows how to weigh grades against taxes and commute.

How long is the commute from Dobbs Ferry to Manhattan?

From Dobbs Ferry station, the Hudson Line reaches Grand Central in about 37–55 minutes. That is an approximate range from MTA weekday timetables (Oct 2026), covering express and local trains.

North Dobbs Ferry residents can also use Ardsley-on-Hudson station, which is in Irvington. Both are Zone 4, and a monthly ticket costs $271.50 on the MTA Hudson and Harlem fare chart. Check the Hudson Line schedule for your trains, and time the walk or drive from the homes you like.

If you live farther from the station, ask about permit parking and waiting lists before you buy, and test the drive at your real departure time.

Our Westchester commuter towns ranked compares this ride with the rest of the county.

Who is Dobbs Ferry a good fit for?

Dobbs Ferry fits buyers who want river access, trails and a small school district with a station in the village.

Compared with Ardsley next door, you give up the A+ grade and pay a somewhat lower combined rate, but gain a station you may be able to walk to. Compared with closer-in towns, you trade a longer ride for the river and the trails. Buyers who commute only two or three days a week often find that trade easy to make.

• Good fit: families who want a three-school district, runners and hikers, and commuters who want a walkable Hudson Line station.
• Trade-offs: a higher combined tax rate than most towns in our series and a ride that is longer than the closest-in towns.
• Watch: small monthly samples make the median jump, so price homes on recent comparable sales.
• Ideal visit: take a weekday morning train, then walk from Waterfront Park up to the neighborhoods you like and back down to the station.

Which towns near Dobbs Ferry should you also look at?

Ardsley is the closest comparison from our list, and Tarrytown is also on the Hudson Line.

• Ardsley has a Redfin median of $1.17M (all home types, 3 months ending Sep 2026) and a Niche A+ district, but no station in the village. See Ardsley vs Dobbs Ferry.
• Tarrytown is another Hudson Line village with its own station.
• Yonkers has several Hudson Line stations at lower prices.

Tami Earnest is a Compass agent who works with buyers and sellers in Dobbs Ferry and nearby towns. Compare all 16 on our Westchester Towns Compared 2027 page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Dobbs Ferry NY?

The Redfin median sale price is $1.08M for all home types in Aug 2026. Monthly figures swing with a small number of sales, so compare recent sales of the home type you want.

How much are property taxes in Dobbs Ferry?

About 3.1% of market value combined, roughly $33,500 a year on the median. It is an estimate that excludes special districts and STAR.

How long is the train from Dobbs Ferry to Grand Central?

About 37–55 minutes on the Hudson Line, based on MTA weekday timetables (Oct 2026) and covering express and local trains. A monthly ticket costs $271.50.

How good are Dobbs Ferry schools?

Niche grades the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District A. It has 3 schools: Springhurst Elementary, Dobbs Ferry Middle and Dobbs Ferry High.

Sources and Methodology

• Redfin – Dobbs Ferry
• Zillow – Dobbs Ferry home values
• data.ny.gov – Real property tax rates
• Village of Dobbs Ferry – 2026-27 adopted budget
• Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District
• Niche – Dobbs Ferry UFSD
• MTA – Metro-North Hudson Line schedule
• MTA – Hudson and Harlem monthly fares

Updated November 2026. Figures are the latest published at the time of writing and change month to month; confirm current numbers before making an offer. Tax estimates are illustrative, not a tax bill.