Fulton County

NY · Pop. 61,317 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Fulton County is a suburban county in NY with a population of approximately 61,317.

$/Acre: $5,434
Property Tax: 1.72%
Growing Season: 149 days
Broadband: 85%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 81.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%
Local Sales Tax0.99%
Combined Sales Tax4.99%
Cost of Living Index118.6
Median Household Income$77,444
Poverty Rate9.8%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,434
Median Home Price$422K
Acres for Sale3510
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season149 days
Annual Rainfall47.9 inches
Avg Summer High82°F
Avg Winter Low17°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,835 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado2/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)366 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.9
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K364
Property Crime /100K424
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.5 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage85%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town14 miles
Nearest City37 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%
Ag EconomyModerate