York, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
York is a large city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 156,135. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
BHousing
CClimate
Education
ACommunity
| Population | 156,135 |
| Population Density | 1,487 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.9576°, -1.0827° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.8 inches (934 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.4 inches (9 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $51,430 |
| Median Age | 39.4 years |
About York
York is a large city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 156,135. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
York vs United Kingdom Average
Income: York vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $51,430 |
| 32% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,430 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $989 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.0% |
| 39% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 489 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 166 |
| Healthcare | 38 |
| Retail | 17 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 36.6% |
| Public Transit | 4.0% |
| Work from Home | 35.5% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $384,345 |
| 36% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,286 |
| 11% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.1% |
| Housing Units | 62,454 |
Property Tax
Climate in York
York has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.3°C), the coldest is Jan (3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 803 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 105.0 sq mi (272.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,487/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.9576°N, 1.0827°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
York has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.8% |
| 15% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 60.5% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 1,487/sq mi |
| Total Area | 105.0 sq mi |
Services
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Restaurants | 166 |
| Retail Stores | 17 |
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 36.6% |
| Public Transit | 4.0% |
| Work from Home | 35.5% |
Colleges & Universities in York
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1811 Adult Learning Centre | College | - | , |
| 22 Acres | University | - | , |
| Alcuin College | University | - | Visit → |
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| Astrocampus | University | - | , |
| Constantine College | University | - | , |
| Cordukes | University | - | , |
| David Kato College | University | - | , |
| De Grey Court | University | - | , |
| Department of Chemistry | University | - | , |
| Derwent College | University | - | , |
| Derwent Provosts' Garden | University | - | , |
| Design Centre | University | - | , |
| Edens Court | University | - | , |
| Fairfax House | University | - | , |
| Fountains Learning Centre | University | - | , |
| Goodricke College | University | - | , |
| Halifax College | University | - | , |
| Holgate | University | - | , |
| James College | University | - | , |
| Langwith College | University | - | , |
| Northern College of Acupuncture | College | - | , |
| Phoenix | University | - | , |
| Selby College | College | - | , |
| University of York | University | - | Visit → |
| University of York Kings Manor | University | - | , |
| Vanbrugh College | University | - | Visit → |
| Wentworth College | University | - | , |
| York College | College | - | , |
| York Experimental Archaeological Research Centre | University | - | Visit → |
| York St John University | University | - | Visit → |
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Schools in York
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| All Saints Catholic School York | - | - | - | - |
| Hob Moor Oaks School and Hob Moor Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| All Saints Catholic School - Lower Site | - | - | - | - |
| Burton Green Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Fishergate Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Park Grove Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Clifton Green Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Vale of York Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Bootham Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Knavesmire Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Scarcroft Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tang Hall Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| St George's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| All Saints Catholic School - Upper Site | - | - | - | - |
| The Mount School (York) | - | - | - | - |
| Poppleton Road Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Acomb Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bootham School | - | - | - | - |
| St Peter's School | - | - | - | - |
| Haxby Road Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| St Peter's 8–13 | - | - | - | - |
| Millthorpe School | - | - | - | - |
| Heworth Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near York
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HearMe - Classic Hard Rock | classic hard rock | MP3 | |
| Yo1 Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ARP Radio | dub, dub techno | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Leeds Student Radio | student radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| News Radio UK | information, news | AAC | |
| The British Home Front Radio Service | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tempo 107.4 FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HWD Hospital Radio | - | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| University Radio York | - | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Hear Me - top pop | pop, pop music | MP3 | |
| Jorvik Radio | - | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Harrogate Hospital Radio | classic hits, hospital radio | MP3 | |
| Phoenix Radio | 2000s, 2010s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Powerhouse Radio | christian, christian contemporary | MP3 | |
| SMILE RADIO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rhubarb Radio | local radio, music | MP3 160 kbps | |
| 107FM | community | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Revolution Radio Online | - | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Doncaster Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Sine FM | - | MP3 |
Museums in York
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Convent Museum | ||||
| Barley Hall | ||||
| Catton Heritage Museum | ||||
| Craven's Motorcycle Museum | ||||
| Fairfax House Museum | ||||
| Jorvik Viking Centre | ||||
| Kohima Museum | ||||
| Merchant Adventurers' Hall | ||||
| Micklegate Bar Museum | ||||
| National Railway Museum | ||||
| Quilters' Guild | ||||
| Roman Bath Museum | ||||
| Shandy Hall | ||||
| York Army Museum | ||||
| York Castle Museum | ||||
| York Minster Undercroft | ||||
| York Saint Mary's | ||||
| York's Chocolate Story | ||||
| Yorkshire Museum | ||||
| Yorkshire Museum of Farming |
Libraries in York
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acomb Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barlby Library & Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Better York Library Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishopthorpe Common Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Copmanthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dringhouses Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dunnington Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Easingwold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Explore @ 30 Clarence Street | 0.0 | |||||
| Explore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fulford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harry Fairhurst Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Haxby and Wigginton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Howden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Huntington Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| JB Morrell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Minster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Earswick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Poppleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Raymond Burton Library for Humanities Research | 0.0 | |||||
| Search Engine | 0.0 | |||||
| Selby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sherburn-in-Elmet Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Strensall Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tadcaster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The British Library Document Supply Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| York Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in York
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Place | |||||
| Newgate Market | |||||
| Selby Livestock Auction Mart |
Hotels in York
46 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in York
149 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in York
153 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in York
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in York
6 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in York
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in York
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in York
10 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in York
25 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in York
7 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in York
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in York
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in York
19 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in York
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in York
10 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in York
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in York
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ainsty Ales | ||||
| Brew York | ||||
| Crooked Brewery | ||||
| Half Moon Brewery | ||||
| Ice Cream Factory Brewery | ||||
| Little Black Dog Brewery and Taproom | ||||
| Pivovar Brew House | ||||
| Rudgate Brewery | ||||
| Selby (Middlebrough) Brewery | ||||
| Trig Brewery | ||||
| Yorkshire Heart |
Stadiums & Teams in York
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near York
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | Large Airport |
| Humberside Airport | HUY | Medium Airport |
| Leeds East Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Leeming | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Topcliffe | - | Medium Airport |
| Teesside International Airport | MME | Medium Airport |
| Acaster Malbis Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Askern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagby Thirsk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beverley/Linley Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Birchwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Birds Edge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boon Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Breighton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bridge Cottage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brookfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Burn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Camphill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cliffe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coal Aston Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosland Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Darlton Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Dishforth Village Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eddsfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elvington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Felixkirk Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Finningley Village Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fishburn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Forwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Full Sutton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Garforth Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gilrudding Grange Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haxey Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Headon Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hibaldstow Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Howden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ings Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kirton-in-Lindsey Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Little Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Field House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Low Moor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Melrose Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Moor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Netherthorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in York
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Dringhouses Post Office | |
| Eastholme Drive Post Office | |
| Heworth Post Office | |
| Huntington Road Post Office | |
| Market Place Post Office | |
| Micklegate Post Office | |
| Taylor's of Acomb | |
| York Post Office |
Treatment Centers in York
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Rehabilitation Hospital | ||
| White Cross Court Community Rehabilitation Hospital |
Churches & Religious Organizations in York
53 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Acomb Methodist Church | |
| Bar Convent Chapel | |
| Calvary Chapel | |
| Central Methodist Church | |
| Chapel | |
| Chapel | |
| Christ Church | |
| Church of St. Denys | |
| Church of St. Paulinus | |
| Clifton Methodist Church | |
| Clifton Parish Church | |
| English Martyrs | |
| Heworth Methodist Church | |
| Holgate Methodist Church | |
| Holy Trinity | |
| Holy Trinity Goodramgate | |
| Margaret Clitherow Shrine | |
| Q Church | |
| Quaker Meeting House | |
| Saint Wulstan |
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Quick Facts
Around York
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About York
What is the population of York?
York has a population of 156,135 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1,487 people per square mile, spread across 105.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.4 years. The population is 51.9% female and 48.1% male.
Is York expensive to live in?
The median household income is $51,430, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $384,345 (36% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,286 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in York?
York has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.8 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in York?
The unemployment rate in York is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $989. There are 489 business establishments in the area, including 166 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in York?
The median home value in York is $384,345. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,286. The homeownership rate is 65.9%.
How are the schools in York?
38.8% of adults in York hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 60.5% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of York?
The racial and ethnic makeup of York is 5.7% White, 1.1% Black or African American, 4.4% Asian. 94.3% of residents speak only English at home. 4.3% of the population are military veterans. 4.2% of residents have a disability.
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