Steuben County

NY · Pop. 67,280 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Steuben County is a mixed county in NY with a population of approximately 67,280.

$/Acre: $8,028

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 165 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 114.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax1.74%

Combined Sales Tax5.74%

Cost of Living Index120.6

Median Household Income$49,012

Poverty Rate25.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,028

Median Home Price$405K

Acres for Sale1921

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season165 days

Annual Rainfall46.7 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,136 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)306 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K479

Property Crime /100K336

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyWeak