Delaware County

NY · Pop. 187,401 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Delaware County is a mixed county in NY with a population of approximately 187,401.

$/Acre: $8,459

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 195 days

Broadband: 42%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 133.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax1.77%

Combined Sales Tax5.77%

Cost of Living Index109.5

Median Household Income$85,536

Poverty Rate8.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,459

Median Home Price$434K

Acres for Sale2425

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season195 days

Annual Rainfall45.8 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,066 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)288 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K416

Property Crime /100K515

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage42%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyWeak