Living in York, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of York · Census data 2020–2024
York has 8,969 residents with a median age of 35. The median household income is $56,176 (19% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $198,600, the median rent is $896/month.
York at a glance
- Population
- 8,969
- Median age
- 35State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $56,176State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $198,600State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $896/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 67%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.6%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is York a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in York
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In York the median home value is $198,600, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $896 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,540 a month in housing costs.
York median household income
The median household income in York is $56,176 and the income per person is $25,624. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in York: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,917
- Owner-occupied
- 67%
- Renter-occupied
- 33%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.58
York demographics
- Population
- 8,969
- Median age
- 35
- Under 18
- 28.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 3,418
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of York ›
Education in York
18.6% of adults 25 and older in York have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in York
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.2%
York vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York | 8,969 | $56,176 | $198,600 | $896 |
| Clover | 7,234 | $85,450 | $295,700 | $841 |
| McConnells | 285 | $85,417 | $258,300 | — |
| Newport | 4,121 | $110,417 | $342,000 | — |
| Hickory Grove | 528 | $59,875 | $159,400 | $1,091 |
| Lake Wylie | 16,006 | $112,097 | $485,600 | $1,710 |
| India Hook | 3,960 | $106,667 | $348,300 | $1,196 |
| Rock Hill | 75,259 | $68,771 | $295,100 | $1,341 |
| Tega Cay | 13,615 | $142,000 | $529,200 | $1,408 |
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What is the median household income in York, SC?
The median household income in York is $56,176, 19% lower than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (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 $198,600, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in York?
The median gross rent in York is $896 per month, about 30.1% of household income.
Is York, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
What is the median age in York?
The median age in York is 35 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in York?
The average commute to work in York is 32 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in York?
The unemployment rate in York is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is York?
18.6% 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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