The Town FilesMount Kisco, New York
Village in Westchester County · population 10,959 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $478,300
- Household income
- $96,534
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 40.9
Mount Kisco is a village of 10,959 people in Westchester County, New York. The median home is worth $478,300, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more vibrant than 97% of New York towns, hipper than 97% of New York towns, more walkable than 90% of New York towns.
How Mount Kisco ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mount Kisco is worth $478,300, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $96,534, which is more affordable than 12% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,494 a month. 71.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mount Kisco | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $478,300 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,494 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $96,534 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 71.1% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Mount Kisco
| People | Mount Kisco | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.2% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 19.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.7% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 2.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 29.3% | — |
| Work from home | 22.2% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 32.7 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.1% | 91.1% |
Weather in Mount Kisco
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 16.7°F. About 50.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 39.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 116 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mount Kisco since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 12, 2006 about 5.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 6 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 2, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 2, 2017.
Severe weather in Westchester County since 1996
Westchester County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Flood | DR-4755: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Westchester County
Westchester County had 429,582 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $94,317 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Mount Kisco itself the ACS puts it at 5.7%.
Public schools in Mount Kisco
1 public school with 494 students, about 12.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOUNT KISCO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 494 | 12.7 |
Towns near Mount Kisco
- New Castle, NY2.7 mi · 18,311 people · home $1,038,800
- Bedford Hills, NY3.4 mi · 3,239 people · home $487,300
- Bedford, NY3.7 mi · 17,309 people · home $938,800
- Chappaqua, NY3.8 mi · 2,598 people · home $781,100
- Armonk, NY4.7 mi · 4,495 people · home $1,073,300
- North Castle, NY4.9 mi · 12,408 people · home $1,088,500
- Pleasantville, NY5.5 mi · 7,513 people · home $824,200
- Thornwood, NY6.3 mi · 3,960 people · home $650,400
Mount Kisco questions
Is Mount Kisco, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mount Kisco scores better for retirees than 70% of New York towns and quieter than 14%. 18.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.9).
How much does a house cost in Mount Kisco?
The median owner-occupied home in Mount Kisco is valued at $478,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $96,534, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $1,494 a month.
What is the weather like in Mount Kisco?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 16.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.3 inches of precipitation a year and 39.5 inches of snow.
Does Mount Kisco get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mount Kisco since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 12, 2006. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)