At a Glance
Median Income
$81,765
$43,494 per capita
Home Value
$182,000
Zillow: $239,367
Median Rent
$863/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
394/100K
4,121/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.4%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Yorktown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yorktown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yorktown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Yorktown residents earn a median household income of $81,765 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,494. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,354 business establishments, including 220 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Yorktown is $182,000 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,367. Median rent is $863/month, with 24.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Yorktown reports 394 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,121/100K.
Education
36.4% of adults in Yorktown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yorktown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population11,617
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density364/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,765
Per Capita$43,494
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$5,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$987
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,000
Rent$863
Ownership92.4%
Zillow$239,367
Housing Units5,007
Rent Burden24.1%
Crime
F
Violent394/100K
Property4,121/100K
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death12,615/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation915 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.4%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+17.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Yorktown was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 220 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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