Suffolk County

NY · Pop. 105,827 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Suffolk County is a mixed county in NY with a population of approximately 105,827.

$/Acre: $17,517

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 156 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 228.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax0.68%

Combined Sales Tax4.68%

Cost of Living Index110

Median Household Income$54,425

Poverty Rate18.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$17,517

Median Home Price$872K

Acres for Sale4962

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season156 days

Annual Rainfall35.8 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,251 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)215 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K346

Property Crime /100K353

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyWeak