Livingston County

NY · Pop. 35,495 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Livingston County is a suburban county in NY with a population of approximately 35,495.

$/Acre: $2,294
Property Tax: 1.72%
Growing Season: 165 days
Broadband: 83%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 31.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%
Local Sales Tax0.21%
Combined Sales Tax4.21%
Cost of Living Index118.1
Median Household Income$68,951
Poverty Rate10.7%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,294
Median Home Price$291K
Acres for Sale282
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season165 days
Annual Rainfall38.6 inches
Avg Summer High80°F
Avg Winter Low14°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,626 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado4/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)324 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.7
Wind Potential8/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K547
Property Crime /100K503
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.9 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage83%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town7 miles
Nearest City32 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets0
Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%
Ag EconomyModerate