Living in York, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of York · Census data 2020–2024
York has 349 residents with a median age of 64.9. The median household income is $74,167 (14% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $162,700.
York is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
York at a glance
- Population
- 349
- Median age
- 64.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $74,167State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $162,700State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 72%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is York a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the New York 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 $162,700, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,275 a month in housing costs.
York median household income
The median household income in York is $74,167 and the income per person is $42,577. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in York: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 198
- Owner-occupied
- 72%
- Renter-occupied
- 28%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 1.88
York demographics
- Population
- 349
- Median age
- 64.9
- Under 18
- 9.5%
- 65 and older
- 49.6%
- Households
- 186
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 26.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of York ›
Education in York
25% of adults 25 and older in York have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in York
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 82.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
York vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York | 349 | $74,167 | $162,700 | — |
| Fowlerville | 444 | $83,821 | $144,500 | — |
| Piffard | 199 | $47,000 | $123,400 | — |
| Geneseo | 7,701 | $46,589 | $226,200 | $971 |
| Cuylerville | 293 | $93,750 | $215,000 | $720 |
| Leicester | 499 | $86,667 | $146,500 | $967 |
| Pavilion | 751 | $86,649 | $151,300 | — |
| Caledonia | 2,120 | $83,563 | $173,100 | $915 |
| Avon | 3,417 | $71,771 | $182,200 | $898 |
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What is the median household income in York, NY?
The median household income in York is $74,167, 14% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $162,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is York, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in York?
The median age in York is 64.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in York?
The average commute to work in York is 23 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in York?
The unemployment rate in York is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is York?
25% 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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