Clinton County
NY · Pop. 78,961 · Suburban County
Clinton County is a suburban county in New York, spanning 1,038 square miles with 78,961 residents at a density of 76.1 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on haylage, corn, hay. The median home price is $175,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.98%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5a with a 153-day growing season, average summer highs of 75.7°F and average winter lows of 11.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 41.6 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. The University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital is 12.1 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 94% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $175,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 94% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Annual rainfall of 41.6 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A 153-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.98% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- Average winter lows of 11.7°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Clinton County, NY is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 52/100
- Median home price
- $175k
- Property tax
- 1.98%
- Growing season
- 153 days (zone 5a)
- Annual rainfall
- 41.6"
- Broadband
- 94%
- Nearest hospital
- The University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, 12.1 mi
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Homesteading in Clinton County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Clinton County?
- Clinton County is in USDA hardiness zone 5a with a 153-day growing season, average summer highs of 75.7°F, and average winter lows of 11.7°F. The established crops are haylage, corn, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $175,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.98%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 94% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- The University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital is 12.1 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital 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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