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Mount Kisco.
About
Life in Mount Kisco
Mount Kisco is a community of 10,782 people in New York. The median household income is $96,534, median rent runs about $1,494 per month, and median home values are around $478,300. Unemployment is low at 3.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Mount Kisco at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Foreign-Born
29.3%
Broadband Internet
96.1%
of households
Population Growth
-1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics29.3% foreign-born, most often from Guatemala
Who lives in Mount Kisco: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mount Kisco, the largest foreign-born group is from Guatemala (24.7%), and 20.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.6%
of residents
65 and Older
18.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.7%
of households
Married Couples
49.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.43
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 8% below NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Mount Kisco
In Mount Kisco, rent runs 8% below the NY average, and home values are 13% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,615
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1968
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $702,982 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Mount Kisco and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Westchester County, which includes Mount Kisco, is 0.9 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Mount Kisco: Westchester County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Westchester County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Mount Kisco is about 1% of Westchester County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Mount Kisco Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute32.7 min avg
How Mount Kisco residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mount Kisco, most residents drive alone to work (53%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Westchester County Airport (HPN)
Small hub1.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 30 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 97% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in the area policed by the Westchester Public Safety County Sheriff's Office, which covers Mount Kisco, runs 97% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
11.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
129.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,767 national, 2024)
Policed by Westchester Public Safety County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Westchester County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Westchester County, which includes Mount Kisco, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Winter Weather | $34,000 |
| 2024 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $77,000 |
| 2023 | 16 | Flash Flood | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 15 | Winter Weather | $10,950 |
| 2021 | 20 | Flash Flood | $92.6M |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $695,000 |
| 2019 | 24 | Strong Wind | $397,000 |
| 2018 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $933,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Westchester County, county-wide
Mount Kisco is about 1% of Westchester County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Westchester County, which includes Mount Kisco, is typically good — 301 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
301
per year
Moderate Days
58
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Westchester County, county-wide
Mount Kisco is about 1% of Westchester County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mount Kisco has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.4"
Annual Snowfall
39.5"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
116
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 17°F | 3.72" |
| Feb | 39°F | 18°F | 3.06" |
| Mar | 47°F | 25°F | 4.10" |
| Apr | 60°F | 36°F | 3.89" |
| May | 70°F | 46°F | 3.91" |
| Jun | 78°F | 55°F | 5.00" |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 4.32" |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 4.28" |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 4.80" |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 4.61" |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 4.24" |
| Dec | 41°F | 23°F | 4.37" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mount Kisco
Mount Kisco has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Northern Westchester Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Four Winds
Psychiatric · 7.1 mi away · Katonah
Westchester Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.9 mi away · Valhalla
Blythedale Children's Hospital
Childrens · 9.5 mi away · Valhalla
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mount Kisco
Mount Kisco's student/teacher ratio is 12.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 57.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
57.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Mount Kisco (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,735 students · in-state tuition $23,650 · 56% graduate · median earnings $57,532 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 3,197 students · in-state tuition $9,016 · 67% graduate · median earnings $53,737 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Connecticut-Stamford
14 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 2,432 students · in-state tuition $18,260 · 66% graduate · median earnings $82,098 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,362 students · in-state tuition $46,340 · 60% graduate · median earnings $64,812 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 759 students · in-state tuition $25,191 · 48% graduate · median earnings $46,746 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Weir Farm National Historical Park, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mount Kisco
Mount Kisco has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Weir Farm National Historical Park (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Weir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
15 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
22 mi awaySagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
25 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
29 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
30 mi awayPaterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
31 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
35 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
35 mi awayPublic Libraries in Mount Kisco
Mount Kisco Public Library
100 East Main Street, Mount Kisco
Cities Near Mount Kisco
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Mount Kisco FAQ
Is Mount Kisco, New York affordable?⌄
Mount Kisco's median rent is $1,494/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $96,534/year. Median home value is $478,300.
Is Mount Kisco, New York safe?⌄
Mount Kisco is policed by the Westchester Public Safety County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 12 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 129 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mount Kisco, New York?⌄
Westchester County, which includes Mount Kisco, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mount Kisco, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Mount Kisco is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,494/month and median household income is $96,534/year. The median home value is $478,300. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mount Kisco, New York?⌄
The average commute in Mount Kisco is 33 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from