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Mahopac, New York

Introduction to Mahopac, New York

Mahopac, New York is 14 miles W of Danbury, Connecticut and 45 miles N of New York, New York. It is in Putnam county. The population of the town is 8,478.

Mahopac History

Adolphus Philipse patented this land in 1697. The community was named Mahopac after an Algonquian term meaning snake lake. The Red Mills, which served as a center for grinding grain and storing flour, was established in Mahopac and soldiers were stationed to guard it. In 1812, Putnam County was incorporated, which led to the steady development of Mahopac. By the mid 19th century, it became a prosperous summer resort community. After World War II, Mahopac experienced further growth.

Mahopac and nearby Attractions

  • Carmel Historical Society Museum
  • Mahopac Falls
  • Washington Headquarters Monument
  • John Jay Homestead Historic Site
  • Blue Mountain Reservation
  • Bartlett Arboretum

Things To Do In Mahopac

Mahopac Falls, the waters of which drove the Red Mills, is a popular destination in Mahopac. The region is also home to Lake Mahopac and Lake Secor. The Trailside Nature Museum houses Native American artifacts, while the Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden features collections of eastern art and photographs. The Washington Headquarters Monument, the Dutch Colonial fieldstone house that served as George Washington's headquarters during the Revolution, is accessible from Mahopac as well. Blue Mountain Reservation and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation feature nature trails, playgrounds and picnic areas, and also offer hiking, fishing, camping and mountain biking opportunities.

Mahopac Transportation

John F. Kennedy International is accessible from Mahopac.

Mahopac Higher Education

Pace University-Pleasantville Briarcliff, SUNY Westchester Community College and Western Connecticut State University are some of the nearby colleges and universities.

High Points

Mahopac strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Mahopac Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Mahopac Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Mahopac Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Mahopac Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Mahopac People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Mahopac, NY

Comparing Mahopac to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women88
Age of the Population65
Racial Diversity56
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built58
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes13
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