Westchester County, NY relocation guide
Moving to Katonah, NY
$779,700Median home value
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About Katonah
Katonah is a hamlet in the town of Bedford, Westchester County, known for its storybook downtown and cultural institutions. The entire village was moved in 1897 to make way for the Cross River Reservoir. Today its ~1,700 residents enjoy the Katonah Museum of Art, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, and the John Jay Homestead. Homes are colonials and historic houses on leafy streets.
Home prices in Katonah
The median home value in Katonah is $779,700.
Top places in Katonah
- Katonah's downtown — boutiques and dining around the green.
- Katonah Museum of Art — exhibitions in the hamlet.
- Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts — concerts on 90 acres.
- John Jay Homestead — the Founding Father's farm.
- Cross River Reservoir — the reservoir the village moved for.
Commuting from Katonah
- Metro-North Harlem Line: Katonah station; ~60 min to Grand Central.
- ~50 min drive to Manhattan off-peak.
- Bee-Line bus service in northern Westchester.
Katonah FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Katonah, NY?
The median home value in Katonah is $779,700. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Katonah, NY?
Metro-North Harlem Line: Katonah station; ~60 min to Grand Central.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.