Columbia County

NY · Pop. 148,035 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Columbia County is a mixed county in NY with a population of approximately 148,035.

$/Acre: $12,859

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 161 days

Broadband: 44%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 245.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax1.01%

Combined Sales Tax5.01%

Cost of Living Index112.1

Median Household Income$40,033

Poverty Rate18.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,859

Median Home Price$638K

Acres for Sale26

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season161 days

Annual Rainfall35.1 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,862 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)125 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K311

Property Crime /100K290

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage44%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby0%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyWeak