Mahopac, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Mahopac is a small city in New York with a population of 9,171. Residents earn $114,867 per year, which is 53% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
9,171 Population 1,496/sq mi density
$114,867 Median Income $55,194 per capita
$448,600 Home Value $596,552 Zillow
$2,030 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$114,867 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$448,600 home value, $2,030/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $114,867
53% higher than US avg
Home Value $448,600
59% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 40.3%
20% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,030
75% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.7%
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.3%
65% lower than US avg

How Mahopac Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,171
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,496/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 70%

Economy

A+
Median Income$114,867
Per Capita$55,194
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$5,494M
Commute42 min

Housing

A
Home Value$448,600
Rent$2,030
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$596,552

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity26.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.2%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain50.5 in/yr
Elevation762 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.3%
High School+90.5%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute42 min
EV Stations3
Libraries8

Is Mahopac a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mahopac receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Mahopac stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mahopac is $114,867, which is significantly higher than the national average — 53% above $75,149. This places Mahopac among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mahopac is $448,600, making it a premium housing market at 59% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,030 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 40.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Mahopac experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Mahopac has a population of 9,171 with a density of 1,496 people per square mile. The median age is 41.5 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (70.3%), with 2.7% Black.

Population

9,171
Total Population
1,496
People / sq mi
41.5yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
6.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Mahopac vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only76.7%
2% below US avg
Spanish23.3%
74% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Mahopac vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mahopac is $114,867, which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.

Income: Mahopac vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$114,867
53% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,194
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299
IRS Avg AGI$112,316

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.3%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,328
County GDP$5,494M

Business (County)

Restaurants222
Healthcare245
Retail298
Manufacturing66

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,245
278% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.95%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time42.0 min
Work from Home14.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Mahopac is $448,600, 59% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,030 (75% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $596,552.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$448,600
59% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$596,552
Median List Price$690,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$690,000
$/Sq Ft$314
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio98.7%
Price Drops14.3%
Inventory7

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,030
75% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,245
278% above US avg
Effective Rate2.95%
In Mahopac, 26.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.2% report depression. 19.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mahopac vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.7%
17% below US avg
Diabetes7.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure24.9%
Asthma10.2%
COPD4.3%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.0%
Physical Inactivity19.6%
Depression19.2%
Mental Distress15.2%
Physical Distress10.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.9%
Checkup Rate77.9%
Premature Death4,624/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access94.9%
Healthcare Facilities245

Crime Rates: Mahopac vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Mahopac has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.5 inches
33% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation762 ft (232 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.9 km²)
Population Density1,496/sq mi
Coordinates41.3697°N, 73.7407°W
County FIPS36079
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 40.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 13.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.8%
D 43.2%

Winner: Republican by 13.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+40.3%
20% above US avg
High School+90.5%
School Test Score5.39
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,496/sq mi
Total Area6.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities245
Restaurants222
Retail Stores298

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute42.0 min
Work from Home14.0%

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