Living in Yorkshire, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Yorkshire · Census data 2020–2024
Yorkshire has 1,138 residents with a median age of 50.7. The median rent is $766/month.
Yorkshire is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Yorkshire at a glance
- Population
- 1,138
- Median age
- 50.7State: 39.8
- Median rent
- $766/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 78.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Yorkshire a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 33.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Yorkshire
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Yorkshire the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $766 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,190 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Yorkshire: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 548
- Owner-occupied
- 78.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.4%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.05
Yorkshire demographics
- Population
- 1,138
- Median age
- 50.7
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 29.1%
- Households
- 548
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Yorkshire ›
Education in Yorkshire
0% of adults 25 and older in Yorkshire have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Yorkshire
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.4%
Yorkshire vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire | 1,138 | — | — | $766 |
| Arcade | 1,915 | $58,695 | $172,300 | $805 |
| Delevan | 1,275 | $64,194 | $116,300 | $817 |
| Lime Lake | 656 | $46,686 | $108,200 | $890 |
| Machias | 751 | $74,178 | $49,600 | $1,102 |
| Holland | 1,024 | $37,344 | $258,800 | $765 |
| Springville | 4,190 | $71,996 | $195,300 | $710 |
| West Valley | 489 | $70,357 | $126,700 | — |
| Bliss | 447 | $50,104 | $136,100 | $733 |
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How much is rent in Yorkshire?
The median gross rent in Yorkshire is $766 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Yorkshire, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 33.1%.
What is the median age in Yorkshire?
The median age in Yorkshire is 50.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Yorkshire?
The average commute to work in Yorkshire is 23 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Yorkshire?
The unemployment rate in Yorkshire is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Yorkshire?
0% of adults in Yorkshire 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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