Living in York, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of York · Census data 2020–2024
York has 2,056 residents with a median age of 44.4. The median household income is $30,489 (52% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $80,100, the median rent is $763/month.
York at a glance
- Population
- 2,056
- Median age
- 44.4State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $30,489State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $80,100State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $763/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 62.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is York a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the Alabama median; a poverty rate of 39.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in York
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In York the median home value is $80,100, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $763 per month, which is 39.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $946 a month in housing costs.
York median household income
The median household income in York is $30,489 and the income per person is $19,782. 39.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in York: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,404
- Owner-occupied
- 62.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.5%
- Vacant
- 27.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 1.91
York demographics
- Population
- 2,056
- Median age
- 44.4
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 1,022
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of York ›
Education in York
13.2% of adults 25 and older in York have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in York
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 89.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.5%
York vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York | 2,056 | $30,489 | $80,100 | $763 |
| Cuba | 368 | $91,250 | $197,900 | $532 |
| Livingston | 4,672 | $24,236 | $156,100 | $584 |
| Bellamy | 158 | $53,011 | $105,000 | — |
| Toomsuba | 512 | $73,387 | $224,600 | — |
| Meridian Station | 661 | $64,773 | — | $1,362 |
| Marion | 2,030 | $46,500 | $193,800 | $1,057 |
| Lisman | 437 | $38,235 | — | — |
| Boligee | 185 | $26,607 | $55,600 | $392 |
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What is the median household income in York, AL?
The median household income in York is $30,489, 52% lower than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in York?
The median home value in York is $80,100, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in York?
The median gross rent in York is $763 per month, about 39.7% of household income.
Is York, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the Alabama median; a poverty rate of 39.5%.
What is the median age in York?
The median age in York is 44.4 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in York?
The average commute to work in York is 20 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in York?
The unemployment rate in York is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is York?
13.2% of adults in York have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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