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Refton, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · York County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
589 Population 491/sq mi density
$144,045 Median Income $31,230 per capita
$428,900 Home Value $364,463 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
70 Violent Crime/100K 594 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$144,045 median income, 22.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$428,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Refton (107)

3 Forts Ferry
State Park
1 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Alapocas Run State Park
State Park
143 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by private citizens, and completed in 1937, today the trail is managed by the National Park Service, US ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Compass and GPS, Orienteering, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Citizen Science, Volunteer Vacation, Hiking, Backcountry Hiking...
Weather: It is your responsibility to be prepared for all weather conditions, including extreme and unexpected weather changes year-round. As the trail runs from Georgia to Maine there will be different weathe...
Auburn Heights
State Park
75 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Auburn Heights Preserve
State Park
15 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Parkway
This 29-mile highway connects Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C. The parkway has carried visitors to and from the capital city since 1954.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving
Weather: The Washington, D.C. area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate. Summertime is warm and humid, while winter can be cold and snowy. Spring: During these months of transition, the weather can alternate...
Bellevue State Park
State Park
270 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Beltzville State Park
State Park
2 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Big Elk Creek State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bohemia River State Park
State Park
471 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Brandywine Creek State Park
State Park
12 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Brandywine Park
State Park
28 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
People first arrived in the Chesapeake Bay during the last ice age. As glaciers melted, diverse societies learned to thrive in a world of water. When Englishman Captain John Smith explored the Bay in 1608, he documented hundreds of American Indian communities. Today, sites on his map are archeologic...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Boating, Sailing, Boat Tour, Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, RV Camping, Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Fi...
Weather: During the summer season, visitors should dress in light, comfortable, moisture-wicking clothing, and use sunscreen. High temperatures and humidity create a higher risk of heat cramps, heat exhaustion...
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, and partners to develop resources and share the story of the children, families, and communities impac...
Entrance: $0
Weather: Winter: Generally, cooler weather starts in September. The first snowfall often occurs in mid-October and can extend through mid-April. Spring: During the spring months, temperatures typically range f...
Chesapeake Bay
Over 41 million acres are connected through the waters that flow to and through Chesapeake Bay. The National Park Service strives to connect people to the opportunities and adventures throughout the watershed. Inspiring stewardship across this vast region supports recreation, business, tourism, lear...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Boating, Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Guided Tours, Paddling, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching
Weather: Annapolis, Maryland has a warm humid temperate climate with hot summers and no dry season. Over the course of a year, the temperature typically varies from 29°F to 86°F and is rarely below 19°F or abo...
Civil War Defenses of Washington
On forested hills surrounding the nation's capital are the remnants of a complex system of Civil War fortifications. These strategic buttresses transformed the young capital into one of the world's most fortified cities. By 1865, 68 forts and 93 batteries armed with over 800 cannons encirc...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Theater, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Living History, First Person Interpretat...
Weather: Check the weather forecast for each individual site for accurate information.
Clara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Clara Barton dedicated her life and energies to help others in times of need - both home and abroad, in peacetime as well as during military emergencies. Glen Echo was her home the last 15 years of her life, and the structure illustrates her dedication and concern for those less fortunate than herse...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Weather for the Washington, D.C. area.
Codorus State Park
State Park
23 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cypress Branch Nrma
State Park
260 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Deerfield Golf and Tennis Club
State Park
145 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Elk Neck Sp
State Park
2,237 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Evansburg State Park
State Park
3,292 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fair Hill Nrma
State Park
10 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a distinct character that tolerated diversity in religion and national origin and valued independence.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Mountain Biking, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Fly Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Hands-On, Citizen Science, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Living History, Junior R...
Weather: For details and information, visit, http://www.nps.gov/frst/index.htm.
Flint Woods Nature Preserve
State Park
142 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fork Branch Nature Preserve
State Park
267 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Delaware State Park
State Park
256 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Dupont State Park
State Park
9 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort DuPont State Park
State Park
364 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
National Monument and Historic Shrine
by the dawn's early light, a large red, white and blue banner? Whose broad stripes and bright stars... were so gallantly streaming...over Fort McHenry! The valiant defense of the fort during the Battle of Baltimore on September 13-14, 1814 inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that beca...
Entrance: $15
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Live Music, Theater, Biking, Road Biking, Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Han...
Weather: Temperatures and weather in the spring and fall months tend to be mild. Ice, snow, and freezing temperatures can occur during winter. Extreme heat can occur during the summer months. Inclement weather...
Fort Mott State Park
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fox Point State Park
State Park
107 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
French Creek State Park
State Park
7,283 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Garrisons Lake Golf Club
State Park
161 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway
The George Washington Memorial Parkway was designed for recreational driving. It links sites that commemorate important episodes in American history and preserve habitat for local wildlife. The parkway and its associated trails provide a scenic place to play and rest in the busy Washington, DC metro...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Live Music, Biking, Road Biking, Food, Picnicking, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching
Weather: Summers on the parkway are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical ...
Gettysburg National Military Park
National Military Park
The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory that ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the Rebellion", Gettysburg was the Civil War's bloodiest battle and wa...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Food, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Living History, Reen...
Weather: https://www.nps.gov/gett/planyourvisit/weather.htm
Gifford Pinchot State Park
State Park
2,173 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Glen Echo Park
Park
Glen Echo Park began in 1891 as a National Chautauqua Assembly "to promote liberal and practical education." By 1911, it transformed into DC's premier amusement park until it closed in 1968. Since 1971, the National Park Service has owned and operated the site and today, with the help...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Live Music, Theater, Guided Tours
Weather: Weather for Washington, D.C. and Bethesda, Maryland areas.
Golts Ponds Heritage Conservation
State Park
47 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Greenbelt Park
Park
Enjoy affordable camping, hiking, and peaceful forest surroundings just ten miles from Washington, DC!
Entrance: $0
Activities: Camping, Group Camping, RV Camping, Food, Picnicking, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Playground, Wildlife Watching
Weather: The Washington, D.C. area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate. Summertime is warm and humid, while winter can be cold and snowy. Spring: During these months of transition, the weather can alternate...
Gunpowder Falls Sp
State Park
14,909 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Gunpowder Falls State Park
State Park
22 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
H. Fletcher Brown Park
State Park
2 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Hampton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Hampton National Historic Site preserves what remains of a once 25,000-acre enslavement plantation. For hundreds of years, enslaved people, indentured servants, tenant farmers, paid laborers, and the Ridgely family all made their own contributions to Hampton, creating a space where cruelty and decad...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Live Music, Biking, Road Biking, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Arts and Crafts, Hiking, Living History, Junior Ranger P...
Weather: Weather during the spring and fall months tend to be mild. Visitors can expect mild to severe seasonal weather during the winter and summer months. Inclement weather may impact park hours of operation...
Hart-Miller Island Sp
State Park
1,307 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Hobbs Property
State Park
60 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Hopewell Furnace showcases an early American landscape of industrial operations from 1771-1883, Hopewell and other iron plantations laid the foundation for the transformation of the United States into an industrial giant for the time. The park's 848 acres and historic structures illustrate the ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Volu...
Weather: Summers are generally humid with daily temps. averaging 83 degrees (F) for a high and 60 degrees (F) for a low. Daily temps. in January average 38 degrees (F) for a high and 20 degrees (F) for a low. ...
Ibberson Conservation Area State Park
State Park
375 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Jonas Green State Park
State Park
10 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Killens Pond State Park
State Park
1,442 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Little Buffalo State Park
State Park
989 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Locust Lake State Park
State Park
1,863 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Love Point State Park
State Park
77 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Lums Pond State Park
State Park
1,808 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Market Square
State Park
Unknown
Entrance: $0
Marsh Creek State Park
State Park
14 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Matapeake
State Park
21 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Matthew Henson Sp
State Park
1 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Matthew Henson State Park Unit #3
State Park
56 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Matthew Henson State Park Unit #4
State Park
52 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Memorial Lake State Park
State Park
222 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Morgan Run Nea
State Park
1,917 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Murderkill River Nature Preserve
State Park
131 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
North Point Sb
State Park
9 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
North Point Sp
State Park
80 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
North Point State Park
State Park
1,272 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Nvf Site
State Park
26 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Oversee Property
State Park
123 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Palmer Sp
State Park
608 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Patapsco Valley Sp
State Park
377 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Patapsco Valley State Park
State Park
73 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Patuxent River Sp
State Park
818 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Port Penn Interpretive Center
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Port Penn Natural Area
State Park
Unknown
Entrance: $0
Port Penn Wetlands Trail
State Park
4 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Ridley Creek State Park
State Park
2,619 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Rock Creek Park
Park
Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital. This 1,754 acre city park was officially authorized in 1890, making it the third national park to be designated by the federal government. It offers visitors the opportunity to escape the bustle of the city and find a peaceful refuge, recr...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Live Music, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Planetarium, Biking, Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Golf, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horsebac...
Weather: Weather in D.C. is often erratic Spring: Pleasant, Avg. High: 67° Avg. Low: 44.3°, Avg. Precipitation: 12.1” Summer: Hot & Humid, Avg. High: 87°, Avg. Low: 66°, Avg. Precipitation: 12.7”, July is ...
Rocks Sp
State Park
1,077 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Rocky Run Acquisition
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Samuel S. Lewis State Park
State Park
86 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sandy Point State Park
State Park
144 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sassafrass Nrma
State Park
988 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Severn Run Natural Environment Area
State Park
49 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Shikellamy State Park
State Park
205 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Soldiers Delight Nea
State Park
2,011 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Soliders Delight NEA (DNR)
State Park
3 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is a collection of sites impacted by the War of 1812. These local, historic sites tell the story of the Chesapeake Campaign, culminating in the writing of our National Anthem. In addition to their historic significance, many of the sites along the tra...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Live Music, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Sailing, Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, RV Camping, Compass and GP...
Weather: The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is made up of parks, museums, outdoor trails, and waterways throughout the Chesapeake Bay region. Weather can effect the hours of operation and access ...
Stow Creek State Park
State Park
1,039 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sunset Lake
State Park
5 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Susquehanna Riverlands State Park
State Park
1,043 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Susquehanna Sp
State Park
57 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Susquehanna State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Susquehannock State Park
State Park
555 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Swatara State Park
State Park
3,509 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
The Cannery Lot
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
The Cauffiel Estate
State Park
56 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
The Cleaver House
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
The Hubbs House
State Park
Unknown
Entrance: $0
Torrey C Brown Rail Trail
State Park
109 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Tuckahoe Sp
State Park
3,714 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Tuckahoe State Park
State Park
276 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Tuscarora State Park
State Park
1,658 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Uhler Nrma
State Park
167 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, and monuments commemorating the resolve of the Revolutionary War generation and honoring the power of...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration,...
Weather: Winters at Valley Forge are cold and damp with a cool spring and fall and a hot and humid summer. Sturdy hiking shoes are recommended for outdoor recreation during the snowy winter season. Find more d...
White Clay Creek State Park
State Park
3 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Wilmington and Western Railroad
State Park
Unknown
Entrance: $0
Wilmington State Parks
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0