Cost of Living in Mount Kisco, NY

Population 10,782 · New York · Data vintage 2023

146
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Mount Kisco 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.

Located 13 miles northwest of Stamford, Mount Kisco falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 21% lower than Stamford's $614,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 159
Rent 126

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

About the Cost of Living in Mount Kisco

The median home value in Mount Kisco is $485,800 — 59% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,656/month, 26% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $93,057/year is 25% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.0%, above 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, Mount Kisco has a cost of living index of 146 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 46% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$485,800
59% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$675,689
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,656/mo
26% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.4x
Favors renting
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 66.4%
Renter-occupied 33.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,656
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,270/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
35.4 min
31% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
54.3%
Carpooled
11.8%
Public transit
8.0%
Walked
5.0%
Bicycle
0.6%
Work from home
16.7%

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
$93,057
25% above avg
Per Capita Income
$51,593
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
5% above avg
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Labor Force Participation
67.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.6%
Graduate degree 24.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.1
Male median age 37
Female median age 41.5

🌤 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 Mount Kisco, NY?

Mount Kisco has a cost index of 146 (100 = national average). It is 46% above the national average.

What is average rent in Mount Kisco, NY?

The median gross rent in Mount Kisco is $1,656 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Mount Kisco?

The median home value in Mount Kisco is $485,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Mount Kisco?

The median household income in Mount Kisco is $93,057 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Mount Kisco, NY?

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

Is Mount Kisco, NY affordable?

Mount Kisco is above average in cost of living, with an index of 146 — about 46% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Mount Kisco?

Mount Kisco 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.

Mount Kisco at a Glance

Population
10,782
Median Income
$93,057
Home Value
$485,800
Median Rent
$1,656/mo
Unemployment
5.0%
Avg High Temp
60.6°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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