Tioga County

NY · Pop. 24,037 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Tioga County is a rural county in NY with a population of approximately 24,037.

$/Acre: $2,000

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 197 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 19.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax1.74%

Combined Sales Tax5.74%

Cost of Living Index119.9

Median Household Income$50,917

Poverty Rate14.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,000

Median Home Price$170K

Acres for Sale2136

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season197 days

Annual Rainfall42.5 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation4,083 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)138 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K654

Property Crime /100K645

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town24 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyStrong