Tioga County
NY · Pop. 48,106 · Suburban County
Tioga County sits in New York across 519 square miles, home to 48,106 people at 92.7 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, corn. The median home price is $153,000, with an effective property tax rate of 2.45%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 133-day growing season, average summer highs of 77.6°F and average winter lows of 15.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 39.5 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. The Robert Packer Hospital is 17.8 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 95.4% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $153,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 95.4% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.6% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A 133-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- An effective property tax rate of 2.45% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- The nearest hospital, The Robert Packer Hospital, is 17.8 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Tioga County, NY is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 34/100
- Median home price
- $153k
- Property tax
- 2.45%
- Growing season
- 133 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 39.5"
- Broadband
- 95.4%
- Nearest hospital
- The Robert Packer Hospital, 17.8 mi
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Homesteading in Tioga County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Tioga County?
- Tioga County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 133-day growing season, average summer highs of 77.6°F, and average winter lows of 15.3°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $153,000 and the effective property tax rate is 2.45%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 95.4% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- The Robert Packer Hospital is 17.8 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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Data sources
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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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