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