Wayne County

NY · Pop. 52,437 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Wayne County is a suburban county in NY with a population of approximately 52,437.

$/Acre: $3,368

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 144 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 54.2/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax1.03%

Combined Sales Tax5.03%

Cost of Living Index110.1

Median Household Income$58,486

Poverty Rate18.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,368

Median Home Price$404K

Acres for Sale1372

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season144 days

Annual Rainfall48 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation4,143 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)153 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K463

Property Crime /100K526

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyModerate