Hamilton County

NY · Pop. 187,273 · Urban County

5Homestead Score

Hamilton County is a urban county in NY with a population of approximately 187,273.

$/Acre: $16,073

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 171 days

Broadband: 88%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 581.6/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Urban density, Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax1.47%

Combined Sales Tax5.47%

Cost of Living Index116.6

Median Household Income$94,983

Poverty Rate22.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$16,073

Median Home Price$910K

Acres for Sale2320

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeFull Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.25 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season171 days

Annual Rainfall42.8 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,283 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)270 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceCommon

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K193

Property Crime /100K156

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital9.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City12 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyWeak