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