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York Haven, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
993 Population 3,310/sq mi density
$71,136 Median Income $27,079 per capita
$159,400 Home Value $308,405 Zillow
$1,229 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
95 Violent Crime/100K 95 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,136 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,400 home value, $1,229/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
95 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher

York Haven, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,136
5% below
$27,079 per capita
Home Value
$159,400
43% below
Zillow: $308,405
Median Rent
$1,229/mo
6% above
22.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
95/100K
75% below
95/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
78% below
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr

How York Haven Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows York Haven's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
95%
Home Value
57%
Rent
106%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is York Haven a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

York Haven residents earn a median household income of $71,136 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,079. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,552 business establishments, including 716 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in York Haven is $159,400 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,405. Median rent is $1,229/month, with 22.0% 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.

Safety & Crime

York Haven reports 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 95/100K.

Education

7.5% of adults in York Haven hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

York Haven has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population993
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density3,310/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,136
Per Capita$27,079
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308

Housing

A+
Home Value$159,400
Rent$1,229
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$308,405
Housing Units307
Rent Burden22.0%

Crime

F
Violent95/100K
Property95/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,617/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation383 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

York Haven was founded in 1814.
The median home in York Haven was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.