Suffolk County

MA · Pop. 136,531 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Suffolk County is a suburban county in MA with a population of approximately 136,531.

$/Acre: $9,630

Property Tax: 1.17%

Growing Season: 144 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 81.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.17%

Local Sales Tax0.19%

Combined Sales Tax6.44%

Cost of Living Index121.4

Median Household Income$64,322

Poverty Rate11.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,630

Median Home Price$485K

Acres for Sale1307

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season144 days

Annual Rainfall48.2 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,905 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)366 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K429

Property Crime /100K337

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyModerate