Essex County

NY · Pop. 131,690 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Essex County is a suburban county in NY with a population of approximately 131,690.

$/Acre: $5,721

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 144 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 88.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax0.49%

Combined Sales Tax4.49%

Cost of Living Index111.6

Median Household Income$83,979

Poverty Rate25.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,721

Median Home Price$458K

Acres for Sale1806

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season144 days

Annual Rainfall46.5 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,687 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)201 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K446

Property Crime /100K363

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyModerate