Rockland County

NY · Pop. 194,823 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Rockland County is a mixed county in NY with a population of approximately 194,823.

$/Acre: $15,752

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 183 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 218.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax0.88%

Combined Sales Tax4.88%

Cost of Living Index114.9

Median Household Income$73,219

Poverty Rate16.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$15,752

Median Home Price$783K

Acres for Sale3014

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season183 days

Annual Rainfall44.5 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,996 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)289 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K298

Property Crime /100K258

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyWeak