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