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