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