Greene County

NY · Pop. 100,612 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Greene County is a mixed county in NY with a population of approximately 100,612.

$/Acre: $19,073

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 141 days

Broadband: 42%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 262/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax1.95%

Combined Sales Tax5.95%

Cost of Living Index111.9

Median Household Income$57,748

Poverty Rate14.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$19,073

Median Home Price$944K

Acres for Sale445

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season141 days

Annual Rainfall46.2 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,870 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)319 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K353

Property Crime /100K481

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital47 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage42%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%

Ag EconomyWeak