Ontario County

NY · Pop. 20,560 · Rural County

4Homestead Score

Ontario County is a rural county in NY with a population of approximately 20,560.

$/Acre: $2,173

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 158 days

Broadband: 44%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 15.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax1.19%

Combined Sales Tax5.19%

Cost of Living Index109.5

Median Household Income$77,230

Poverty Rate16.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,173

Median Home Price$215K

Acres for Sale486

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season158 days

Annual Rainfall36.8 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation4,108 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)346 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K694

Property Crime /100K890

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage44%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyStrong