Washington County

NY · Pop. 157,019 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Washington County is a mixed county in NY with a population of approximately 157,019.

$/Acre: $9,653

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 149 days

Broadband: 57%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 145.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax0.5%

Combined Sales Tax4.5%

Cost of Living Index112.9

Median Household Income$57,566

Poverty Rate23.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,653

Median Home Price$526K

Acres for Sale1569

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season149 days

Annual Rainfall48.4 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,985 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)110 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K470

Property Crime /100K420

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyWeak