Living in North York, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North York · Census data 2020–2024
North York has 2,812 residents with a median age of 29.6. The median household income is $63,927 (18% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $139,500, the median rent is $1,235/month.
North York at a glance
- Population
- 2,812
- Median age
- 29.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $63,927State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $139,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,235/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 39.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is North York a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 13.6%; a poverty rate of 21.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in North York
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North York the median home value is $139,500, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,235 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,164 a month in housing costs.
North York median household income
The median household income in North York is $63,927 and the income per person is $28,266. 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in North York: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,133
- Owner-occupied
- 39.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 60.9%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.62
North York demographics
- Population
- 2,812
- Median age
- 29.6
- Under 18
- 27.2%
- 65 and older
- 7.8%
- Households
- 1,063
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North York ›
Education in North York
14.3% of adults 25 and older in North York have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North York
- Unemployment rate
- 13.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 2.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
North York vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North York | 2,812 | $63,927 | $139,500 | $1,235 |
| York | 44,938 | $48,420 | $119,700 | $1,014 |
| Pleasureville | 2,735 | $119,209 | $251,300 | $1,272 |
| Emigsville | 4,254 | $69,816 | $228,000 | $1,312 |
| West York | 5,092 | $80,995 | $123,600 | $971 |
| Spring Garden | 13,631 | $102,686 | $258,700 | $1,368 |
| Valley View | 2,981 | $89,803 | $214,800 | $1,188 |
| Grantley | 4,775 | $167,069 | $429,400 | $1,396 |
| East York | 9,388 | $88,021 | $232,700 | $1,356 |
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What is the median household income in North York, PA?
The median household income in North York is $63,927, 18% lower 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 North York?
The median home value in North York is $139,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in North York?
The median gross rent in North York is $1,235 per month, about 24.1% of household income.
Is North York, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 13.6%; a poverty rate of 21.2%.
What is the median age in North York?
The median age in North York is 29.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in North York?
The average commute to work in North York is 21 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North York?
The unemployment rate in North York is 13.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North York?
14.3% of adults in North 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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