West York, PA
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West York, PA
At a Glance
How West York Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West York's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West York a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West York residents earn a median household income of $67,938 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,866. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% 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 West York is $113,400 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,750. Median rent is $962/month, with 23.6% 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 1940.
Safety & Crime
West York reports 315 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,459/100K.
Education
16.1% of adults in West York hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 77.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West 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.