Franklin County

NY · Pop. 73,218 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Franklin County is a suburban county in NY with a population of approximately 73,218.

$/Acre: $4,956

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 152 days

Broadband: 84%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 76.7/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax0.89%

Combined Sales Tax4.89%

Cost of Living Index112

Median Household Income$42,525

Poverty Rate13.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,956

Median Home Price$395K

Acres for Sale4106

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season152 days

Annual Rainfall38.1 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,989 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)137 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K471

Property Crime /100K328

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage84%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyModerate