Bronx County

NY · Pop. 72,643 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Bronx County is a suburban county in NY with a population of approximately 72,643.

$/Acre: $3,645

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 166 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 64.6/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax0.96%

Combined Sales Tax4.96%

Cost of Living Index116

Median Household Income$75,685

Poverty Rate17.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,645

Median Home Price$350K

Acres for Sale2870

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season166 days

Annual Rainfall48.9 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,187 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)289 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K503

Property Crime /100K410

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyModerate