At a Glance
Median Income
$67,938
$26,866 per capita
Home Value
$113,400
Zillow: $270,750
Median Rent
$962/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
153/100K
3,722/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
77.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West York a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 4.1% (14% 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 153 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,722/100K. The murder rate is 21.9/100K.
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 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,081
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density9,587/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,938
Per Capita$26,866
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$28,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,400
Rent$962
Ownership49.6%
Zillow$270,750
Housing Units1,952
Rent Burden23.6%
Crime
F
Violent153/100K
Property3,722/100K
Murder21.9/100K
Assault44/100K
Burglary306/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,602/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation408 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+77.9%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in West York was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 789 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
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