Allegany County

NY · Pop. 51,050 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Allegany County is a suburban county in NY with a population of approximately 51,050.

$/Acre: $2,191

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 185 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 28.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax1.33%

Combined Sales Tax5.33%

Cost of Living Index114.7

Median Household Income$43,723

Poverty Rate13.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,191

Median Home Price$242K

Acres for Sale2905

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season185 days

Annual Rainfall42 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,585 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)219 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K476

Property Crime /100K562

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyModerate