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