Schenectady County

NY · Pop. 188,385 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Schenectady County is a mixed county in NY with a population of approximately 188,385.

$/Acre: $12,457

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 152 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 239.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax0.77%

Combined Sales Tax4.77%

Cost of Living Index117.3

Median Household Income$94,708

Poverty Rate25%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,457

Median Home Price$664K

Acres for Sale316

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season152 days

Annual Rainfall40.9 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,496 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)349 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K422

Property Crime /100K588

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital46 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyWeak