Living in East York, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East York · Census data 2020–2024
East York has 9,388 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $88,021 (13% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $232,700, the median rent is $1,356/month.
East York at a glance
- Population
- 9,388
- Median age
- 39.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $88,021State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $232,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,356/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 73.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is East York a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in East York
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East York the median home value is $232,700, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,356 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,659 a month in housing costs.
East York median household income
The median household income in East York is $88,021 and the income per person is $40,206. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in East York: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,788
- Owner-occupied
- 73.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.4%
- Vacant
- 1.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.44
East York demographics
- Population
- 9,388
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 3,741
- Foreign-born
- 7.2%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East York ›
Education in East York
43.2% of adults 25 and older in East York have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 21.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East York
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
East York vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East York | 9,388 | $88,021 | $232,700 | $1,356 |
| Springettsbury | 27,276 | $86,335 | $243,900 | $1,339 |
| Valley View | 2,981 | $89,803 | $214,800 | $1,188 |
| Queens Gate | 1,602 | $41,202 | $236,400 | $1,350 |
| Yorklyn | 1,525 | $73,690 | $200,000 | $1,195 |
| Stonybrook | 3,483 | $126,029 | $370,800 | — |
| Pleasureville | 2,735 | $119,209 | $251,300 | $1,272 |
| Tyler Run | 1,814 | $72,656 | $229,300 | $1,020 |
| York | 44,938 | $48,420 | $119,700 | $1,014 |
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What is the median household income in East York, PA?
The median household income in East York is $88,021, 13% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East York?
The median home value in East York is $232,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in East York?
The median gross rent in East York is $1,356 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is East York, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
What is the median age in East York?
The median age in East York is 39.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in East York?
The average commute to work in East York is 23 minutes; 12.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East York?
The unemployment rate in East York is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East York?
43.2% of adults in East 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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