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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. Part of the surrounding New York metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Mount Kisco is home to some 9,983 residents.

The People and Families of Mount Kisco

In Mount Kisco, about 47% of adults are married.

Approximately 22% of Mount Kisco is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the village is very American.

The people of Mount Kisco are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Kisco had a median family income of $68,219. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Mount Kisco. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the village.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($111,607) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Mount Kisco. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Mount Kisco Housing

According to the 2000 census, 55% of the housing in Mount Kisco was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the village, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Mount Kisco, 71% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Mount Kisco it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the village.

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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