Chenango County

NY · Pop. 72,867 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Chenango County is a suburban county in NY with a population of approximately 72,867.

$/Acre: $3,536

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 169 days

Broadband: 87%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 60.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax0.12%

Combined Sales Tax4.12%

Cost of Living Index121.8

Median Household Income$72,198

Poverty Rate10.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,536

Median Home Price$381K

Acres for Sale1251

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season169 days

Annual Rainfall47.7 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,541 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)258 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K382

Property Crime /100K312

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyModerate