Seneca County

NY · Pop. 144,135 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Seneca County is a mixed county in NY with a population of approximately 144,135.

$/Acre: $6,221

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 182 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 103.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax0.37%

Combined Sales Tax4.37%

Cost of Living Index111.6

Median Household Income$64,302

Poverty Rate15.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,221

Median Home Price$368K

Acres for Sale477

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season182 days

Annual Rainfall35.5 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,147 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)156 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K326

Property Crime /100K306

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyWeak