Quality of Life

Otsego County sits in the heart of Central New York State.  Located in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, and at the headwaters of the Susquehanna River, Otsego County offers a diverse blend of industry, agriculture, tourism and recreation.  Home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta, and the Glimmerglass Opera, Otsego County's world class cultural attractions make our county of 61,676 residents a premiere destination.

• Almost every type of outdoor recreation is available in our publicly owned lands, private campgrounds, and numerous lakes and streams;
• In Otsego County you can be assured that the finest health care is accessible through two major hospitals, several nursing homes, numerous impatient and outpatient clinics, rehabilitation and physical exercise facilities;
• Our affordable housing, real estate and property tax situation allows for 85% of homes to be considered "affordable" for those workers with median incomes.

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