Queens County

NY · Pop. 186,674 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Queens County is a mixed county in NY with a population of approximately 186,674.

$/Acre: $16,168

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 196 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 406.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax0.11%

Combined Sales Tax4.11%

Cost of Living Index112

Median Household Income$39,580

Poverty Rate23.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$16,168

Median Home Price$764K

Acres for Sale2621

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season196 days

Annual Rainfall47.9 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,802 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)362 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K482

Property Crime /100K622

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyWeak