Schuyler County

NY · Pop. 56,840 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Schuyler County is a mixed county in NY with a population of approximately 56,840.

$/Acre: $5,469

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 172 days

Broadband: 42%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 101/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax0.95%

Combined Sales Tax4.95%

Cost of Living Index119.1

Median Household Income$83,049

Poverty Rate24.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,469

Median Home Price$372K

Acres for Sale2418

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season172 days

Annual Rainfall46.7 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,747 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)357 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K456

Property Crime /100K637

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage42%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyWeak