At a Glance
Median Income
$62,143
$28,782 per capita
Home Value
$120,700
Zillow: $270,750
Median Rent
$1,137/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
14.0%
22.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How North York Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North York's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North York a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North York residents earn a median household income of $62,143 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,782. The unemployment rate stands at 14.0% (289% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,389 business establishments, including 789 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North York is $120,700 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,750. Median rent is $1,137/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
16.4% of adults in North York hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North York has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population2,503
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density8,074/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$62,143
Per Capita$28,782
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty22.5%
County GDP$28,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,700
Rent$1,137
Ownership46.0%
Zillow$270,750
Housing Units1,024
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,602/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation386 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries14
Did You Know?
North York was founded in 1888.
The median home in North York was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 789 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.