Yorktown, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Yorktown is a small city in Indiana with a population of 11,617. Residents earn $81,765 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
11,617 Population 364/sq mi density
$81,765 Median Income $43,494 per capita
$182,000 Home Value $239,367 Zillow
$863 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,765 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,000 home value, $863/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,765
9% higher than US avg
Home Value $182,000
35% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.4%
8% higher than US avg
Median Rent $863
26% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.0%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.1%
75% lower than US avg

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

People

Population11,617
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density364/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,765
Per Capita$43,494
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$5,403M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$182,000
Rent$863
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$239,367

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.8%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain43.8 in/yr
Elevation915 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.4%
High School+95.9%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Libraries5

Is Yorktown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yorktown receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Yorktown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Yorktown is $81,765, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Yorktown is $182,000, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $863 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Yorktown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches, including 20.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Yorktown has a population of 11,617 with a density of 364 people per square mile. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.9%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

11,617
Total Population
364
People / sq mi
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
31.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Yorktown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.8%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.2%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Yorktown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yorktown is $81,765, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Yorktown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,765
9% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,494
Avg Weekly Wage$987
IRS Avg AGI$58,728

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.1%
75% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,354
County GDP$5,403M

Business (County)

Restaurants220
Healthcare342
Retail387
Manufacturing106

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,457
1% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.90%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.9 min
Work from Home5.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Yorktown is $182,000, 35% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $863 (26% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $239,367.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$182,000
35% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$239,367
Median List Price$281,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$281,950
$/Sq Ft$146
Homes Sold9
Sale-to-List Ratio99.0%
Price Drops25.8%
Inventory31

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$863
26% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$835

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,457
1% below US avg
Effective Rate1.90%
In Yorktown, 33.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.8% report depression. 18.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Yorktown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.0%
3% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure30.3%
Asthma11.1%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.9%
Physical Inactivity18.2%
Depression27.8%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress11.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.8%
Checkup Rate78.4%
Premature Death12,615/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.5/10
Exercise Access76.2%
Healthcare Facilities342

Crime Rates: Yorktown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Safety Score

Yorktown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.8 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall20.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Area31.9 sq mi (82.7 km²)
Population Density364/sq mi
Coordinates40.1819°N, 85.5082°W
County FIPS18035
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 36.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 15.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57%
D 41.2%

Winner: Republican by 15.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.4%
8% above US avg
High School+95.9%
School Test Score6.01
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density364/sq mi
Total Area31.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities342
Restaurants220
Retail Stores387

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.9 min
Work from Home5.8%

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