Montgomery County

NY · Pop. 199,360 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Montgomery County is a mixed county in NY with a population of approximately 199,360.

$/Acre: $9,711
Property Tax: 1.72%
Growing Season: 146 days
Broadband: 76%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 137.5/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%
Local Sales Tax0.04%
Combined Sales Tax4.04%
Cost of Living Index119.1
Median Household Income$45,445
Poverty Rate8.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,711
Median Home Price$616K
Acres for Sale231
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season146 days
Annual Rainfall40.8 inches
Avg Summer High79°F
Avg Winter Low14°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation2,992 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado2/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)239 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.6
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K533
Property Crime /100K325
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital49.9 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town5 miles
Nearest City49 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%
Ag EconomyWeak