Richmond County

NY · Pop. 178,032 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Richmond County is a mixed county in NY with a population of approximately 178,032.

$/Acre: $8,227

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 165 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 147.3/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax0.94%

Combined Sales Tax4.94%

Cost of Living Index122.6

Median Household Income$75,301

Poverty Rate8.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,227

Median Home Price$420K

Acres for Sale3965

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season165 days

Annual Rainfall36.7 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,733 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)357 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K491

Property Crime /100K615

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyWeak