York Springs, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cumberland County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
871 Population 4,355/sq mi density
$75,750 Median Income $25,228 per capita
$181,100 Home Value $343,475 Zillow
$1,045 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$75,750 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,100 home value, $1,045/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

York Springs, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,750
1% above
$25,228 per capita
Home Value
$181,100
36% below
Zillow: $343,475
Median Rent
$1,045/mo
10% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
57% below
77.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
53°F

How York Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
101%
Home Value
64%
Rent
90%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is York Springs a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

York Springs residents earn a median household income of $75,750 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,228. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,995 business establishments, including 574 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in York Springs is $181,100 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,475. Median rent is $1,045/month, with 27.5% 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 1952.

Education

14.4% of adults in York Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 77.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

York Springs has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population871
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density4,355/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born21.1%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,750
Per Capita$25,228
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$23,098M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,253

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,100
Rent$1,045
Ownership44.8%
Zillow$343,475
Housing Units275
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death5,769/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation617 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+77.7%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

York Springs was founded in 1800.
The median home in York Springs was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
21.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 574 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.