Erie County

NY · Pop. 189,611 · Urban County

6Homestead Score

Erie County is a urban county in NY with a population of approximately 189,611.

$/Acre: $15,758

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 178 days

Broadband: 95%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 619.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Urban density, Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax0.13%

Combined Sales Tax4.13%

Cost of Living Index117.4

Median Household Income$56,036

Poverty Rate10%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$15,758

Median Home Price$842K

Acres for Sale1598

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeFull Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.25 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season178 days

Annual Rainfall47.2 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,914 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)263 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceCommon

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K171

Property Crime /100K212

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital6.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage95%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City7 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyWeak