Living in West York, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West York · Census data 2020–2024
West York has 5,092 residents with a median age of 34.1. The median household income is $80,995 (4% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $123,600, the median rent is $971/month.
West York at a glance
- Population
- 5,092
- Median age
- 34.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $80,995State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $123,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $971/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 54.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is West York a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 12%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in West York
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West York the median home value is $123,600, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $971 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,239 a month in housing costs.
West York median household income
The median household income in West York is $80,995 and the income per person is $30,365. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West York: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,971
- Owner-occupied
- 54.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.6%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.70
West York demographics
- Population
- 5,092
- Median age
- 34.1
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 1,889
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West York ›
Education in West York
17.1% of adults 25 and older in West York have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West York
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Drive alone
- 74.5%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
West York vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West York | 5,092 | $80,995 | $123,600 | $971 |
| York | 44,938 | $48,420 | $119,700 | $1,014 |
| West Manchester | 19,262 | $89,146 | $239,000 | $1,343 |
| Grantley | 4,775 | $167,069 | $429,400 | $1,396 |
| Shiloh | 11,246 | $94,324 | $245,600 | $1,530 |
| Spring Garden | 13,631 | $102,686 | $258,700 | $1,368 |
| North York | 2,812 | $63,927 | $139,500 | $1,235 |
| Valley View | 2,981 | $89,803 | $214,800 | $1,188 |
| Tyler Run | 1,814 | $72,656 | $229,300 | $1,020 |
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What is the median household income in West York, PA?
The median household income in West York is $80,995, 4% 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 West York?
The median home value in West York is $123,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West York?
The median gross rent in West York is $971 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is West York, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 12%.
What is the median age in West York?
The median age in West York is 34.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West York?
The average commute to work in West York is 21 minutes; 10.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West York?
The unemployment rate in West York is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West York?
17.1% of adults in West 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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