Kings County

NY · Pop. 34,917 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Kings County is a suburban county in NY with a population of approximately 34,917.

$/Acre: $2,104

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 166 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 30.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax1.97%

Combined Sales Tax5.97%

Cost of Living Index115.1

Median Household Income$48,503

Poverty Rate10%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,104

Median Home Price$185K

Acres for Sale4723

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season166 days

Annual Rainfall36.9 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation4,020 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)168 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K394

Property Crime /100K299

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby54%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyModerate