Otsego County

NY · Pop. 119,242 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Otsego County is a mixed county in NY with a population of approximately 119,242.

$/Acre: $5,885

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 197 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 103.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax1.56%

Combined Sales Tax5.56%

Cost of Living Index122.2

Median Household Income$70,735

Poverty Rate19.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,885

Median Home Price$377K

Acres for Sale531

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season197 days

Annual Rainfall37.2 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,617 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)134 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K401

Property Crime /100K333

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital46.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyWeak