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