Living in York, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of York · Census data 2020–2024
York has 44,938 residents with a median age of 34.3. The median household income is $48,420 (38% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $119,700, the median rent is $1,014/month.
York at a glance
- Population
- 44,938
- Median age
- 34.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $48,420State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $119,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,014/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 43.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is York a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 21.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in York
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In York the median home value is $119,700, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,328 a month in housing costs.
York median household income
The median household income in York is $48,420 and the income per person is $26,308. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in York: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 19,505
- Owner-occupied
- 43.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.3%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1941
- Average household size
- 2.44
York demographics
- Population
- 44,938
- Median age
- 34.3
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 17,893
- Foreign-born
- 11.1%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of York ›
Education in York
17.5% of adults 25 and older in York have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in York
- Unemployment rate
- 10.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Drive alone
- 65.2%
- Public transit
- 4.4%
- Walk to work
- 5.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
York vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York | 44,938 | $48,420 | $119,700 | $1,014 |
| North York | 2,812 | $63,927 | $139,500 | $1,235 |
| Spring Garden | 13,631 | $102,686 | $258,700 | $1,368 |
| Grantley | 4,775 | $167,069 | $429,400 | $1,396 |
| West York | 5,092 | $80,995 | $123,600 | $971 |
| Valley View | 2,981 | $89,803 | $214,800 | $1,188 |
| Pleasureville | 2,735 | $119,209 | $251,300 | $1,272 |
| Tyler Run | 1,814 | $72,656 | $229,300 | $1,020 |
| Queens Gate | 1,602 | $41,202 | $236,400 | $1,350 |
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What is the median household income in York, PA?
The median household income in York is $48,420, 38% 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 York?
The median home value in York is $119,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in York?
The median gross rent in York is $1,014 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is York, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 21.1%.
What is the median age in York?
The median age in York is 34.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in York?
The average commute to work in York is 23 minutes; 10.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in York?
The unemployment rate in York is 10.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is York?
17.5% of adults in 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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