Westchester living is associated with a high cost of living and expensive real estate. However, Mount Kisco offers surprisingly affordable real estate prices for a community located in this area. Mount Kisco officially became an independent town in 1978. The community is named for an Indian word- "Kisco"- that could possibly mean either "settlement near a brook" or "muddy place".
Those who make Mount Kisco their home can take advantage of peaceful suburban living in a clean and scenic neighborhood offering some high quality amenities like convenient transportation, numerous dining possibilities, and world-class shopping destinations.
Mount Kisco is considerably more racially diverse than many neighboring Westchester communities that are more homogeneously white. In a 2010 census, 69.5 percent of the community's residents reported themselves as being white. The second most populous race in the community was African American, with 5.2 percent of the community's population falling into this racial demographic. The third most popular racial demographic in the community was Asian as of 2010 with 4.8 percent of the population describing themselves under this category.
In 2010, 63 percent of Mount Kisco households reported themselves as family households and 37 percent reported themselves as non-family households. Of the 63 percent reporting themselves as family households, 30.2 percent also reported housing children under 18 years of age. These figures show that, like many Westchester County communities, Mount Kisco is very family oriented.
Although there are more properties that are owner-occupied than renter-occupied in Mount Kisco, there are still ample opportunities to rent in this Westchester community. Statistics show that 57.3 percent of real estate units in Mount Kisco are owner-occupied and the remaining 42.7 percent of real estate units are renter-occupied.
Mount Kisco and all of Westchester County offer many important cultural institutions. A few that are worth noting include the Katonah Museum of Art, Caramoor, and the John Jay Homestead. The Katonah Museum of Art is located on Jay Street in Katonah, making it reachable within about 10 minutes from Mount Kisco homes. This museum puts exhibits in the visual arts on display and includes a learning center that offers educational experiences in the arts. Caramoor is a center for music that is also located in Katonah. The John Jay Homestead is a historic site where visitors can learn about the history of the areas of Katonah and Mount Kisco during the 18th century and early 19th centuries.
The Mount Kisco Country Club is a great resource for community residents who are looking to stay active and engage in golf, tennis, and swimming. Not only does the Mount Kisco Country Club offer a golf course, tennis courts, and a swimming pool, but also fine dining possibilities at the country club's dining room, club room, and grill room. The Country Club has a significant impact on the social life and culture of Mount Kisco, and it hosts many private parties and special events throughout the year for community residents.
For residents of Mount Kisco, it can be hard keeping up with the high cost of living. The cost of living index for Mount Kisco reads 157.3. This is significantly higher than the reading of 100 for the American community with an average cost of living. While median household incomes in Mount Kisco are higher than in the rest of New York, Mount Kisco can still be pricey for the area's residents. As of 2013, Mount Kisco households reported a median income of $62,592 as opposed to a median household income of $57,369 in the state of New York overall.
One big quality of life advantage for Mount Kisco residents is the convenient Metro-North station located in the community at 1 Kirby Plaza. Thanks to this Metro-North station, residents of Mount Kisco can reach Manhattan in only about 55 minutes. The Mount Kisco Metro-North station is located along the Harlem Line. Other great transportation resources that make everyday life easier for Mount Kisco residents include the Bee-Line Bus System that offers bus transportation around Westchester County and the Westchester County Airport located nearby in White Plains.
Mount Kisco residents benefit from high quality healthcare, and they don't have to travel far from home for access to physician services. One prominent healthcare institution located in Mount Kisco itself is the Northern Westchester Hospital. This hospital is located on East Main Street and offers services including cancer care, cardiovascular disease treatment, bariatric and robotic surgery, maternity care, and more.
Mount Kisco is probably best known around Westchester for its lively downtown entertainment and dining resources. Mount Kisco is a great place for shopping and getting a bite to eat. Shopping possibilities in the community are found along Main Street. Some of the most popular shops include Elephant's Trunk, Beehive Designer Collective, Acadia on Main, New York Dolls Inc, and TJ Maxx. For fine dining, Cafe of Love is a popular place for New American cuisine on Main Street. Another great place to get a bite to eat in Mount Kisco is Village Social. This restaurant offers delicious comfort food in a welcoming community environment.
