Madison County

NY · Pop. 65,043 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Madison County is a suburban county in NY with a population of approximately 65,043.

$/Acre: $2,868

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 191 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 46.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax1.9%

Combined Sales Tax5.9%

Cost of Living Index109.3

Median Household Income$79,118

Poverty Rate23.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,868

Median Home Price$229K

Acres for Sale2104

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season191 days

Annual Rainfall43.4 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation4,010 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)202 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K445

Property Crime /100K594

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyModerate