St. Lawrence County

NY · Pop. 18,100 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

St. Lawrence County is a rural county in NY with a population of approximately 18,100.

$/Acre: $2,125
Property Tax: 1.72%
Growing Season: 151 days
Broadband: 58%
Safety: 4/10
Density: 13.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%
Local Sales Tax0.09%
Combined Sales Tax4.09%
Cost of Living Index112.5
Median Household Income$70,611
Poverty Rate25.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,125
Median Home Price$354K
Acres for Sale2573
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season151 days
Annual Rainfall43.6 inches
Avg Summer High80°F
Avg Winter Low22°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation4,039 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado3/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)250 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.9
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K761
Property Crime /100K863
Overall Safety4/10
Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town18 miles
Nearest City60 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%
Ag EconomyStrong