Allegany County
NY · Pop. 47,027 · Suburban County
Allegany County, New York covers 1,030 square miles with a population of 47,027 and a density of 45.7 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, corn, haylage. A median home price of $98,000 and an effective property tax rate of 2.94% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 119-day growing season, average summer highs of 77.9°F and average winter lows of 13.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 38.8 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Memorial Hosp of Wm F and Gertrude F Jones - Jones Memorial Hosp is 9.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 92.4% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $98,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 92.4% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Memorial Hosp of Wm F and Gertrude F Jones - Jones Memorial Hosp, with an emergency room, is just 9.5 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A 119-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- An effective property tax rate of 2.94% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- Average winter lows of 13.8°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Allegany County, NY is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 56/100
- Median home price
- $98k
- Property tax
- 2.94%
- Growing season
- 119 days (zone 5b)
- Annual rainfall
- 38.8"
- Broadband
- 92.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Memorial Hosp of Wm F and Gertrude F Jones - Jones Memorial Hosp, 9.5 mi
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Homesteading in Allegany County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Allegany County?
- Allegany County is in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 119-day growing season, average summer highs of 77.9°F, and average winter lows of 13.8°F. The established crops are hay, corn, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $98,000 and the effective property tax rate is 2.94%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 92.4% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Memorial Hosp of Wm F and Gertrude F Jones - Jones Memorial Hosp is 9.5 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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