Tioga County
PA · Pop. 41,078 · Suburban County
Tioga County, Pennsylvania covers 1,134 square miles with a population of 41,078 and a density of 36.2 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on hay, haylage, corn. A median home price of $176,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.19% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 136-day growing season, average summer highs of 76.4°F and average winter lows of 15.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 37 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. UPMC Wellsboro is 2.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 91.2% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $176,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 91.2% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- UPMC Wellsboro, with an emergency room, is just 2.7 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on hay, haylage, corn means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- A low poverty rate of 11.8% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A 136-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
At a glance
Tioga County, PA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 79/100
- Median home price
- $176k
- Property tax
- 1.19%
- Growing season
- 136 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 37"
- Broadband
- 91.2%
- Nearest hospital
- UPMC Wellsboro, 2.7 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 136-day growing season, average summer highs of 76.4°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 $176,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.19%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 91.2% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- UPMC Wellsboro is 2.7 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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