New York · Off-grid & homestead potential

New York County

32BoltScore / 100
#62 of 62 in New York

New York County is a weak bolthole (32/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (47.2″/yr) with little drought and almost no federal land or extraction. The trade-offs: little isolation — a major metro is just 6 mi away and pricey real estate (typical home $1206k).

How New York County scores

Hazard Safety1
Freedom12
Food49
Isolation0
Sovereignty81
Water83
Affordability0
$1206kTypical home
0.9%Property tax
Land / acre
47.2"Annual rain
1.4% of yrsSevere drought
6 miNearest metro
70,508.1People / sq mi
0.3%Federal land
55.1°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in New York County, New York

Is New York County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

New York County is a weak bolthole (32/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (47.2″/yr) with little drought and almost no federal land or extraction. Watch-outs: little isolation — a major metro is just 6 mi away and pricey real estate (typical home $1206k).

How much does land cost in New York County, New York?

A typical home in New York County costs about $1206k, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in New York County?

New York County gets about 47.2" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 1.4% of years.

How remote is New York County?

The nearest major metro is about 6 miles away, and population density is 70,508.1 people per square mile.

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