Living in Katonah, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Katonah · Census data 2020–2024
Katonah has 2,176 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $207,083 (141% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $779,700, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Katonah at a glance
- Population
- 2,176
- Median age
- 37State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $207,083State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $779,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 71.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 76.6%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Katonah a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 141% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
Cons: Home values 84% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Katonah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Katonah the median home value is $779,700, 134% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,992 a month in housing costs.
Katonah median household income
The median household income in Katonah is $207,083 and the income per person is $71,634. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Katonah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 787
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.9%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 3.03
Katonah demographics
- Population
- 2,176
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 36%
- 65 and older
- 12.7%
- Households
- 710
- Foreign-born
- 10.6%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Katonah ›
Education in Katonah
76.6% of adults 25 and older in Katonah have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 36% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Katonah
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 28.9%
- Drive alone
- 51.2%
- Public transit
- 7.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Katonah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katonah | 2,176 | $207,083 | $779,700 | $3,501 |
| Bedford Hills | 2,488 | $94,024 | $487,300 | $2,381 |
| Golden's Bridge | 1,815 | $250,001 | $684,300 | $1,976 |
| Mount Kisco | 10,737 | $96,534 | $478,300 | $1,494 |
| Yorktown Heights | 1,966 | $186,961 | $618,400 | — |
| Bedford | 1,874 | $250,001 | $1,179,500 | — |
| Heritage Hills | 4,094 | $105,546 | $524,800 | $3,501 |
| Lincolndale | 1,323 | $234,417 | $582,200 | — |
| Shenorock | 1,558 | $127,180 | $472,800 | $2,417 |
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What is the median household income in Katonah, NY?
The median household income in Katonah is $207,083, 141% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Katonah?
The median home value in Katonah is $779,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Katonah?
The median gross rent in Katonah is $3,501 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Katonah, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 141% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 12.6%. Minuses: home values 84% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Katonah?
The median age in Katonah is 37 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Katonah?
The average commute to work in Katonah is 35 minutes; 28.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Katonah?
The unemployment rate in Katonah is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Katonah?
76.6% of adults in Katonah have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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