Broome County

NY · Pop. 47,046 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Broome County is a suburban county in NY with a population of approximately 47,046.

$/Acre: $3,472
Property Tax: 1.72%
Growing Season: 159 days
Broadband: 74%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 49.3/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%
Local Sales Tax0.66%
Combined Sales Tax4.66%
Cost of Living Index119.1
Median Household Income$86,943
Poverty Rate21.4%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,472
Median Home Price$407K
Acres for Sale4572
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season159 days
Annual Rainfall42.8 inches
Avg Summer High81°F
Avg Winter Low20°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,171 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado2/10
Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)355 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.1
Wind Potential8/10
Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K453
Property Crime /100K279
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response50 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.8 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town11 miles
Nearest City22 miles
School District5/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Ag EconomyModerate