How affordable is land and property here?

The median home price is $410,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.41%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.

Is broadband internet available?

Broadband reaches 99.7% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.

Montgomery County

PA · Pop. 861,225 · Urban County

28/100Homestead Score

Montgomery County is an urban county in Pennsylvania, spanning 483 square miles with 861,225 residents at a density of 1783.1 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, corn, soybeans. A median home price of $410,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.41% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 198-day growing season, average summer highs of 81.5°F and average winter lows of 23.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 46.3 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Einstein Medical Center Montgomery is 4.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.7% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 198 days

Broadband: 99.7%

Density: 1783.1/sq mi

Pros

A long 198-day growing season in USDA zone 7a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
Broadband reaches 99.7% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
Einstein Medical Center Montgomery, with an emergency room, is just 4.2 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
A low unemployment rate of 3.5% reflects a stable local job base.
A low poverty rate of 6.5% signals a relatively stable local economy.

Cons

Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
An effective property tax rate of 1.41% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
A median home price of $410,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.

At a glance

Montgomery County, PA is a challenging place to homestead on the data.

Homestead score: 28/100
Median home price: $410k
Property tax: 1.41%
Growing season: 198 days (zone 7a)
Annual rainfall: 46.3"
Broadband: 99.7%
Nearest hospital: Einstein Medical Center Montgomery, 4.2 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Median Household Income$111,521

Poverty Rate6.5%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$410K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7a

Growing Season198 days

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches

Avg Summer High81.5°F

Avg Winter Low23.4°F

Top CropsHay, Corn, Soybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought7/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado10/10

Flood10/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalEinstein Medical Center Montgomery (4.2 mi)

Emergency RoomYes

Healthcare Facilities15

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage99.7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Montgomery County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Montgomery County?: Montgomery County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 198-day growing season, average summer highs of 81.5°F, and average winter lows of 23.4°F. The established crops are hay, corn, soybeans.
How affordable is land and property here?: The median home price is $410,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.41%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?: Broadband reaches 99.7% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?: Einstein Medical Center Montgomery is 4.2 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 15 hospitals in the county.

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Data sources

Verified June 2026

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.