Orange County

NY · Pop. 158,105 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Orange County is a mixed county in NY with a population of approximately 158,105.

$/Acre: $5,675

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 183 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 105.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax1.05%

Combined Sales Tax5.05%

Cost of Living Index110.4

Median Household Income$62,868

Poverty Rate20%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,675

Median Home Price$415K

Acres for Sale2920

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season183 days

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,106 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)132 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K355

Property Crime /100K318

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital46.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyWeak