Living in York, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of York · Census data 2020–2024
York has 8,141 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $63,265 (17% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $180,900, the median rent is $862/month.
York at a glance
- Population
- 8,141
- Median age
- 38.1State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $63,265State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $180,900State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $862/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 68.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.5%
- Average commute
- 10 min
Is York a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 10 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in York
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In York the median home value is $180,900, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $862 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,385 a month in housing costs.
York median household income
The median household income in York is $63,265 and the income per person is $35,024. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in York: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,776
- Owner-occupied
- 68.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.2%
- Vacant
- 10.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.27
York demographics
- Population
- 8,141
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 3,370
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of York ›
Education in York
27.5% of adults 25 and older in York have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in York
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 10 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
York vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York | 8,141 | $63,265 | $180,900 | $862 |
| Waco | 178 | $76,250 | $138,800 | — |
| Bradshaw | 346 | $72,900 | $95,000 | $1,121 |
| McCool Junction | 718 | $118,438 | $149,500 | $910 |
| Benedict | 280 | $57,500 | $96,300 | $725 |
| Henderson | 1,049 | $82,500 | $154,800 | — |
| Utica | 1,015 | $88,304 | $188,700 | $967 |
| Gresham | 249 | $45,938 | $71,100 | $725 |
| Hampton | 653 | $83,529 | $193,200 | $983 |
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What is the median household income in York, NE?
The median household income in York is $63,265, 17% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (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 $180,900, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in York?
The median gross rent in York is $862 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is York, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 10 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
What is the median age in York?
The median age in York is 38.1 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in York?
The average commute to work in York is 10 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in York?
The unemployment rate in York is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is York?
27.5% 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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