salaryRent is lower than in 50% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.7 minutes each way. It is a highly educated city: 57.7% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,920 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New York. It is number 108 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mount Kisco?
Share of households by yearly income. 43.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mount Kisco
| Size | Mount Kisco | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,524 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,587 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,818 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,726 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mount Kisco overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Mount Kisco, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mount Kisco
Life in Mount Kisco
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mount Kisco?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,671 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $478,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,830 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mount Kisco, NY?
Renting in Mount Kisco costs a median of about $1,648 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Mount Kisco?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,920 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mount Kisco cheap or expensive?
Mount Kisco is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.0% of the typical household income of $104,112. It ranks 108th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mount Kisco?
The median homeowner in Mount Kisco pays $7,615 a year in property taxes, about 1.59% of the median home value.
Is Mount Kisco more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Mount Kisco?
The median home value in Mount Kisco is $478,300, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.
10,737 people live in Mount Kisco. Numbers are typical (middle) values.