The Town FilesLake Mohegan, New York
Community in Westchester County · population 5,896 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $503,000
- Household income
- $162,321
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 43.3
Lake Mohegan is a community of 5,896 people in Westchester County, New York. The median home is worth $503,000, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for young professionals than 98% of New York towns, more upscale than 88% of New York towns, better for first-time buyers than 86% of New York towns.
How Lake Mohegan ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lake Mohegan is worth $503,000, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $162,321, which is more affordable than 43% of New York towns. Median rent is $2,875 a month. 77.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lake Mohegan | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $503,000 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $2,875 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $162,321 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 77.1% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lake Mohegan
| People | Lake Mohegan | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 18.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58.6% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 3.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.3% | — |
| Work from home | 11.7% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 40.2 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.8% | 91.1% |
Weather in Lake Mohegan
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 17.1°F. About 50.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 39.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Mohegan since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 29, 1971 about 6.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 2, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 21, 2010.
Severe weather in Westchester County since 1996
Westchester County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Flood | DR-4755: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Westchester County
Westchester County had 429,582 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $94,317 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Lake Mohegan itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Lake Mohegan
2 public schools with 1,010 students, about 11.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAN CORTLANDTVILLE SCHOOL | K-5 | 578 | 11.3 |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 432 | 12.3 |
Towns near Lake Mohegan
- Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, NY2.5 mi · 14,444 people · home $591,800
- Yorktown, NY3.7 mi · 36,569 people · home $606,800
- Peekskill, NY4.5 mi · 25,431 people · home $395,600
- Putnam Valley, NY5.3 mi · 11,762 people · home $510,900
- Cortlandt, NY5.6 mi · 42,545 people · home $579,500
- Somers, NY6.6 mi · 21,541 people · home $646,000
- Mahopac, NY6.6 mi · 8,932 people · home $470,900
- Highland Falls, NY7.0 mi · 3,684 people · home $353,900
Lake Mohegan questions
Is Lake Mohegan, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lake Mohegan scores better for retirees than 62% of New York towns and quieter than 18%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.3).
How much does a house cost in Lake Mohegan?
The median owner-occupied home in Lake Mohegan is valued at $503,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $162,321, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $2,875 a month.
What is the weather like in Lake Mohegan?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 17.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.5 inches of precipitation a year and 39.5 inches of snow.
Does Lake Mohegan get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Mohegan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 29, 1971. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)