At a Glance
Median Income
$47,115
$25,487 per capita
Home Value
$103,100
Zillow: $270,750
Median Rent
$958/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
883/100K
3,285/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
York residents earn a median household income of $47,115 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,487. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% 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 York is $103,100 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,750. Median rent is $958/month, with 31.2% 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 reports 883 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 132% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,285/100K. The murder rate is 18.2/100K.
Education
17.1% of adults in York hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 44.
Data Overview
People
Population44,830
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density8,474/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,115
Per Capita$25,487
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$28,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,100
Rent$958
Ownership43.8%
Zillow$270,750
Housing Units19,230
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent883/100K
Property3,285/100K
Murder18.2/100K
Assault430/100K
Burglary885/100K
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
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation361 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries14
Did You Know?
York was founded in 1741.
The median home in York was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.5% 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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