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Katonah, NY
Census-designated place in Westchester County, New York.
Population
2,176
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,964
ZIP codes
0
Katonah and its ZIP codes
Katonah at a glance
- Katonah is about 7 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $207,083 a year, about 2.4 times the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $779,700 (84% above New York) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Katonah, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Katonah, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$207,083
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$779,700
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
71.1%
Bachelor's or higher
76.6%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
34.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (707), Irish Americans (500), German Americans (442).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Westchester County. PPP loans are for Katonah.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$95,012
433,070 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$136,419
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.3B
FY 2026, $6,316 per person
How people get to work
Katonah, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone51.2%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit7.4%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.1%
- Worked from home28.9%
Average one-way commute: 34.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Katonah, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,075
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6,276
3.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
50.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Katonah, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.5%
U.S. 33.3% -9.8 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
6.9%
U.S. 12.8% -5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.5%
U.S. 11.1% -7.6 pts
Cities near Katonah
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford HillsCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| Golden's BridgeCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 2.4 |
| Mount KiscoVillage | 4.2 mi | 3 |
| BedfordCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 3.6 |
| Yorktown HeightsCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.9 |
| ShenorockCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Heritage HillsCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.9 |
| LincolndaleCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1 |
| MillwoodCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Jefferson Valley-YorktownCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 7 |
| ChappaquaCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.9 |
| West Mountain, CTCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Scotts CornersCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.8 |
| CrompondCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2.4 |
| MahopacCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 6.1 |
| ArmonkCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 5.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Katonah, NY in?
- Katonah is in Westchester County, New York.
- What is the population of Katonah, NY?
- About 2,176 people live in Katonah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Katonah?
- Nearby places include Bedford Hills (1.5 mi), Golden's Bridge (2.4 mi), Mount Kisco (4.2 mi), Bedford (4.8 mi), Yorktown Heights (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023