Genesee County

NY · Pop. 38,048 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Genesee County is a suburban county in NY with a population of approximately 38,048.

$/Acre: $2,259

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 165 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 33.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax0.63%

Combined Sales Tax4.63%

Cost of Living Index120

Median Household Income$90,684

Poverty Rate15.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,259

Median Home Price$177K

Acres for Sale3675

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season165 days

Annual Rainfall40 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,023 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)298 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K366

Property Crime /100K275

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby29%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyModerate