York, PE

Prince Edward Island

York is a small town in Prince Edward Island with a population of 387. Residents earn $88,000 per year, which is 17% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
387 Population 82/sq mi density
$88,000 Median Income $49,200 per capita
$280,000 Home Value
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$88,000 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$280,000 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,000
17% higher than US avg
Home Value $280,000
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.3%
60% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.3%
75% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.0%
60% lower than US avg

How York Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population387
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female53% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$88,000
Per Capita$49,200
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty5.0%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$280,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units150
Rent Burden13.8%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation138 ft (42 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+3.3%

Community

Commute25 min

Is York a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, York receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. York offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in York is $88,000, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in York is $280,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school.

York has a population of 387 with a density of 82 people per square mile. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.7%).

Population

387
Total Population
82
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
4.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 46.2%

Race & Ethnicity

York vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.6%
19% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg
Other Languages5.1%

Social Characteristics

York vs U.S. Average

The median household income in York is $88,000, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: York vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,000
17% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.3%
75% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.0%
60% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.5 min
Drive Alone91.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home29.4%

Walkability

The median home value in York is $280,000, 1% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$280,000
1% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden13.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.3%
Renter-Occupied16.7%
Housing Units150

Property Tax

13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.3%
60% below US avg
High School+33.3%
Graduate Degree+3.3%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density82/sq mi
Total Area4.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.5 min
Drive Alone91.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home29.4%

Nearby Cities

East Royalty, PE 2,529 pop · 2.6 mi Hillsborough Park, PE 1,180 pop · 3.4 mi Stonepark, PE 1,726 pop · 3.5 mi Sherwood, PE 7,404 pop · 3.6 mi Mt. Edward, PE 2,302 pop · 4.1 mi Winsloe, PE 1,448 pop · 4.1 mi Parkdale, PE 2,710 pop · 4.5 mi North Shore, PE 1,475 pop · 5.0 mi West Royalty, PE 4,435 pop · 5.1 mi Spring Park, PE 4,312 pop · 5.1 mi Lewis Point, PE 1,108 pop · 5.4 mi Charlottetown, PE 38,809 pop · 5.8 mi Downtown Charlottetown, PE 5,517 pop · 5.9 mi Brighton, PE 3,450 pop · 6.0 mi
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