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