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