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