Wyoming County
NY · Pop. 39,980 · Suburban County
Wyoming County is a suburban county in New York, spanning 593 square miles with 39,980 residents at a density of 67.4 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on haylage, corn, hay. The median home price is $155,000, with an effective property tax rate of 2.3%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 148-day growing season, average summer highs of 74.1°F and average winter lows of 15.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 45.9 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Wyoming County Community Hospital is 6.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 86.4% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $155,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Wyoming County Community Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 6.2 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on haylage, corn, hay means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.8% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 10.6% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A 148-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- An effective property tax rate of 2.3% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
At a glance
Wyoming County, NY is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 52/100
- Median home price
- $155k
- Property tax
- 2.3%
- Growing season
- 148 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 45.9"
- Broadband
- 86.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Wyoming County Community Hospital, 6.2 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Climate & Growing
Natural Disaster Risk
Healthcare
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Business & Employment
Homesteading in Wyoming County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Wyoming County?
- Wyoming County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 148-day growing season, average summer highs of 74.1°F, and average winter lows of 15.4°F. The established crops are haylage, corn, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $155,000 and the effective property tax rate is 2.3%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 86.4% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Wyoming County Community Hospital is 6.2 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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