Monroe County

NY · Pop. 130,358 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Monroe County is a suburban county in NY with a population of approximately 130,358.

$/Acre: $6,388

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 185 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 91.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax0.77%

Combined Sales Tax4.77%

Cost of Living Index118

Median Household Income$43,226

Poverty Rate14.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,388

Median Home Price$405K

Acres for Sale130

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season185 days

Annual Rainfall49.6 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,494 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)349 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K324

Property Crime /100K341

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyModerate