Sullivan County

NY · Pop. 79,980 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Sullivan County is a suburban county in NY with a population of approximately 79,980.

$/Acre: $6,420

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 194 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 96.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax1.8%

Combined Sales Tax5.8%

Cost of Living Index119.9

Median Household Income$84,191

Poverty Rate14%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,420

Median Home Price$449K

Acres for Sale2160

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season194 days

Annual Rainfall37.6 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,181 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)241 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K478

Property Crime /100K386

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyModerate