Cost of Living in Lake Mohegan, NY

Population 5,566 · New York · Data vintage 2023

177
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Lake Mohegan sits on the smaller end of the New York city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Geographically, Lake Mohegan sits roughly 25 miles northwest of Stamford. Median home values run roughly 21% lower than Stamford's $614,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 159
Rent 204

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Lake Mohegan

The median home value in Lake Mohegan is $483,700 — 59% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,685/month, 104% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $160,741/year is 116% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 60.6°F and lows of 43.4°F. Overall, Lake Mohegan has a cost of living index of 177 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 77% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$483,700
59% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$714,012
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,685/mo
104% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.0x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$965
1 BR
$1,051
2 BR
$1,302
3 BR
$1,619
4 BR
$1,813
Owner-occupied 77.7%
Renter-occupied 22.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,685
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,299/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
40.9 min
51% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.3%
Carpooled
3.5%
Public transit
10.0%
Walked
2.0%
Work from home
12.7%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.9%
Total Sales Tax 8.5%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 4.5%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$160,741
116% above avg
Per Capita Income
$72,350
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
21% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Labor Force Participation
69.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 31.1%
Graduate degree 27.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.8
Male median age 41.9
Female median age 41.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
60.6°F
Avg Low
43.4°F
Annual Precip
47.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374048596978838174635242
Low °F 222431405059656457463628
Precip" 3.202.534.114.203.944.254.074.364.944.333.644.18

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 39 — Good
78.6%
Good air days/yr
198
Max AQI recorded
144
PM2.5 days
221
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Lake Mohegan, NY?

Lake Mohegan has a cost index of 177 (100 = national average). It is 77% above the national average.

What is average rent in Lake Mohegan, NY?

The median gross rent in Lake Mohegan is $2,685 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Lake Mohegan?

The median home value in Lake Mohegan is $483,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Lake Mohegan?

The median household income in Lake Mohegan is $160,741 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lake Mohegan, NY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Lake Mohegan is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.

Is Lake Mohegan, NY affordable?

Lake Mohegan is above average in cost of living, with an index of 177 — about 77% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Lake Mohegan?

Lake Mohegan has average high temperatures of 60.6°F and average lows of 43.4°F. Annual precipitation is 47.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Lake Mohegan at a Glance

Population
5,566
Median Income
$160,741
Home Value
$483,700
Median Rent
$2,685/mo
Unemployment
3.8%
Avg High Temp
60.6°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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