At a Glance
Median Income
$62,632
$33,639 per capita
Home Value
$170,900
Zillow: $214,179
Median Rent
$887/mo
22.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
165/100K
2,272/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
308 sunny days/yr
How York Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows York's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is York a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
York residents earn a median household income of $62,632 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,639. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 646 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in York is $170,900 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,179. Median rent is $887/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
York reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,272/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.4% of adults in York hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
York has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population8,114
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,235/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,632
Per Capita$33,639
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$1,248M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,900
Rent$887
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$214,179
Housing Units3,706
Rent Burden22.7%
Crime
F
Violent165/100K
Property2,272/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault25/100K
Burglary343/100K
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain28.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,606 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute10 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in York was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.