Chemung County

NY · Pop. 29,858 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Chemung County is a suburban county in NY with a population of approximately 29,858.

$/Acre: $2,126

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 166 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 30.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax1.79%

Combined Sales Tax5.79%

Cost of Living Index117.8

Median Household Income$71,982

Poverty Rate16.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,126

Median Home Price$238K

Acres for Sale3532

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season166 days

Annual Rainfall45.4 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,572 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)390 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K475

Property Crime /100K538

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyModerate