Westchester County

NY · Pop. 194,212 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Westchester County is a mixed county in NY with a population of approximately 194,212.

$/Acre: $19,388
Property Tax: 1.72%
Growing Season: 153 days
Broadband: 40%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 306.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%
Local Sales Tax0.03%
Combined Sales Tax4.03%
Cost of Living Index120.9
Median Household Income$60,643
Poverty Rate14.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$19,388
Median Home Price$1031K
Acres for Sale4529
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season153 days
Annual Rainfall46.2 inches
Avg Summer High80°F
Avg Winter Low24°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,690 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado1/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)295 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)3.4
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K415
Property Crime /100K412
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.3 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage40%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town7 miles
Nearest City57 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%
Ag EconomyWeak