Orleans County

NY · Pop. 36,849 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Orleans County is a suburban county in NY with a population of approximately 36,849.

$/Acre: $2,324

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 165 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 29.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax0.02%

Combined Sales Tax4.02%

Cost of Living Index114

Median Household Income$92,224

Poverty Rate12.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,324

Median Home Price$214K

Acres for Sale1366

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season165 days

Annual Rainfall37.5 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,436 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)158 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K420

Property Crime /100K564

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyModerate