Nassau County

NY · Pop. 197,568 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Nassau County is a mixed county in NY with a population of approximately 197,568.

$/Acre: $14,188

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 186 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 310.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax0.24%

Combined Sales Tax4.24%

Cost of Living Index113.1

Median Household Income$58,454

Poverty Rate13%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$14,188

Median Home Price$800K

Acres for Sale4058

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season186 days

Annual Rainfall36.4 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,943 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)231 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K274

Property Crime /100K298

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyWeak