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Mount Kisco, New York

Introduction to Mount Kisco, New York

Mount Kisco, New York, in Westchester county, is 11 miles N of White Plains, New York (center to center) and 34 miles NE of New York, New York. The village is home to some 9,983 residents.

Mount Kisco History

Mount Kisco, which is actually a town and a village belonging to Westchester County, New York, was incorporated as a village in 1875. In 1978, this village joined other villages in the state to form the Town of Mount Kisco. Westchester County was inhabited by Native Americans, known as the Lenape, before the Europeans arrived in the 1600s.

Mount Kisco and Nearby Attractions

  • Neuberger Museum of Art
  • Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic
  • Bear Mountain State Park
  • Marsh Sanctuary
  • Maritime Aquarium
  • Bartlett Arboretum

Things To Do In Mount Kisco

Mount Kisco offers a variety of opportunities for recreation. Museums nearby include Belskie Museum of Art and Science, Norwalk Museum, and Danbury Museum and Historical Society, all of which have a number of exhibits on display. Bear Mountain State Park offers provisions for boating, swimming, and picnicking. The Maritime Aquarium and Bergen County Zoological Park have animals and birds of different species available for viewing.

Mount Kisco Transportation

Air transportation is available from John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Mount Kisco Higher Education

Colleges and universities located near Mount Kisco include Pace University, Suny Westchester Community College, Iona College, and Mercy College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyMount Kisco Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyMount Kisco Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Mount Kisco Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Mount Kisco Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Mount Kisco Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Mount Kisco College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Mount Kisco, NY

Comparing Mount Kisco 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
Well-Paid Single Men109
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Age of the Population53
Senior Citizens43
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built48
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes13

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