At a Glance
Median Income
$75,746
$44,002 per capita
Home Value
$194,200
Zillow: $315,391
Median Rent
$1,138/mo
17.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Yorklyn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yorklyn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yorklyn 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
Yorklyn residents earn a median household income of $75,746 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,002. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% 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 Yorklyn is $194,200 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,391. Median rent is $1,138/month, with 17.7% 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 1982.
Education
15.5% of adults in Yorklyn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yorklyn has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,402
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density3,116/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,746
Per Capita$44,002
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$28,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201
Housing
A+
Home Value$194,200
Rent$1,138
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$315,391
Housing Units590
Rent Burden17.7%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,602/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain46.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation422 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute18 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Yorklyn was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 789 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.