Dutchess County

NY · Pop. 47,884 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Dutchess County is a suburban county in NY with a population of approximately 47,884.

$/Acre: $2,418

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 196 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 35.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax0.31%

Combined Sales Tax4.31%

Cost of Living Index121.3

Median Household Income$54,878

Poverty Rate25.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,418

Median Home Price$343K

Acres for Sale4980

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season196 days

Annual Rainfall36.5 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,756 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)264 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K404

Property Crime /100K295

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City40 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyModerate