Cayuga County

NY · Pop. 41,126 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Cayuga County is a suburban county in NY with a population of approximately 41,126.

$/Acre: $3,079

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 185 days

Broadband: 90%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 39.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax1.3%

Combined Sales Tax5.3%

Cost of Living Index109.1

Median Household Income$63,971

Poverty Rate20.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,079

Median Home Price$258K

Acres for Sale4375

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season185 days

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,974 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)380 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K361

Property Crime /100K349

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage90%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate8%

Ag EconomyModerate