Living in York, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of York · Census data 2020–2024
York has 13,986 residents with a median age of 49.5. The median household income is $121,250 (62% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $636,400, the median rent is $1,490/month.
York at a glance
- Population
- 13,986
- Median age
- 49.5State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $121,250State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $636,400State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,490/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 81.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is York a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 62% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 115% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in York
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In York the median home value is $636,400, 91% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,490 per month, which is 34.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,552 a month in housing costs.
York median household income
The median household income in York is $121,250 and the income per person is $56,536. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in York: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,795
- Owner-occupied
- 81.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.5%
- Vacant
- 37.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.53
37.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that York has many vacation and second homes.
York demographics
- Population
- 13,986
- Median age
- 49.5
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 27.9%
- Households
- 5,501
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of York ›
Education in York
53.1% of adults 25 and older in York have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 22.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in York
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 26%
- Drive alone
- 65.3%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
York vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York | 13,986 | $121,250 | $636,400 | $1,490 |
| Cape Neddick | 2,453 | $108,412 | $684,400 | $1,750 |
| York Harbor | 4,240 | $100,625 | $627,700 | $1,322 |
| Ogunquit | 1,379 | $114,259 | $875,700 | — |
| Kittery Point | 935 | $141,086 | $481,700 | $1,791 |
| Kittery | 5,110 | $84,730 | $461,400 | $1,697 |
| South Berwick | 7,670 | $99,572 | $428,300 | $1,726 |
| Eliot | 7,146 | $101,522 | $498,900 | $1,948 |
| New Castle | 827 | $176,953 | $1,701,300 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in York, ME?
The median household income in York is $121,250, 62% higher than the Maine median of $74,733 (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 $636,400, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in York?
The median gross rent in York is $1,490 per month, about 34.3% of household income.
Is York, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 62% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 115% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in York?
The median age in York is 49.5 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in York?
The average commute to work in York is 24 minutes; 26% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in York?
The unemployment rate in York is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is York?
53.1% 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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