At a Glance
Median Income
$47,315
$24,313 per capita
Home Value
$161,000
Zillow: $351,438
Median Rent
$833/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
808/100K
5,076/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
310 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+
2.8 / 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 $47,315 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,313. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,065 business establishments, including 558 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in York is $161,000 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $351,438. Median rent is $833/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
York reports 808 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 113% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,076/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.9% of adults in York hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
York has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population8,697
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,024/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,315
Per Capita$24,313
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$19,235M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174
Housing
A+
Home Value$161,000
Rent$833
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$351,438
Housing Units3,626
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent808/100K
Property5,076/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault615/100K
Burglary410/100K
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,297/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation715 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute29 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in York was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 558 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
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