Yorkshire, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Wyoming County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,042 Population 563/sq mi density
$25,370 Median Income $20,094 per capita
$737 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$25,370 median income, 7.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Yorkshire, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$25,370
66% below
$20,094 per capita
Median Rent
$737/mo
37% below
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
56.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Yorkshire Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
34%
Rent
63%
Poverty
454%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Yorkshire a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Yorkshire residents earn a median household income of $25,370 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,094. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 56.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 930 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.

Education

0.0% of adults in Yorkshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Yorkshire has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,042
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density563/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

D
Median Income$25,370
Per Capita$20,094
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty56.3%
County GDP$2,368M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217

Housing

B
Home Value
Rent$737
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$187,313
Housing Units538
Rent Burden29.4%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death6,545/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
Elevation1,424 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute27 min
Broadband80.5%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Yorkshire was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.