Living in York Springs, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of York Springs · Census data 2020–2024
York Springs has 865 residents with a median age of 30.4. The median household income is $92,750 (19% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $183,500, the median rent is $1,061/month.
York Springs is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
York Springs at a glance
- Population
- 865
- Median age
- 30.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $92,750State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $183,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,061/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 55.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is York Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in York Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In York Springs the median home value is $183,500, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,061 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,641 a month in housing costs.
York Springs median household income
The median household income in York Springs is $92,750 and the income per person is $27,652. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in York Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 247
- Owner-occupied
- 55.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.3%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 3.57
York Springs demographics
- Population
- 865
- Median age
- 30.4
- Under 18
- 28.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 230
- Foreign-born
- 19.8%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of York Springs ›
Education in York Springs
16.8% of adults 25 and older in York Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in York Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 0.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 68.9%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
York Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Springs | 865 | $92,750 | $183,500 | $1,061 |
| Latimore | 2,670 | $84,750 | $308,100 | $1,256 |
| Huntington | 2,309 | $75,324 | $269,700 | $939 |
| Lake Meade | 2,176 | $114,917 | $294,800 | — |
| Tyrone | 2,294 | $77,460 | $220,800 | $884 |
| Heidlersburg | 457 | $62,981 | — | — |
| Idaville | 105 | $92,813 | $182,500 | — |
| Franklin | 5,087 | $85,276 | $259,500 | $1,101 |
| Reading | 5,873 | $95,417 | $276,200 | $918 |
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What is the median household income in York Springs, PA?
The median household income in York Springs is $92,750, 19% 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 York Springs?
The median home value in York Springs is $183,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in York Springs?
The median gross rent in York Springs is $1,061 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is York Springs, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
What is the median age in York Springs?
The median age in York Springs is 30.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in York Springs?
The average commute to work in York Springs is 24 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in York Springs?
The unemployment rate in York Springs is 0.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is York Springs?
16.8% of adults in York Springs 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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