Life in York research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in York over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in York:
The population in York is 44,830.
The median home value in York is $268,902.
The median income in York is $47,115.
The cost of living in York is 91 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in York is $958.
The unemployment rate in York is 11.0%.
The poverty rate in York is 22.7%.
The average high in York is 63.3° and the average low is 42.5°.
Cost of living in York summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in York. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in York is 91 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in York is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in York is $268,902.
The median income in York is $47,115.
| Living Expense | York | Pennsylvania | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 100 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 101 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 55 | 93 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 113 | 108 | 100 | |
The average high in York is 63.3° and the average low is 42.5°.
There are 77.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.5 inches of precipitation each year with 23.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | York |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 23.9 |
The current population in York is 44,830. The population has increased 2.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 44,830 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 44,782 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 44,692 | 1.5% |
| 2020 | 44,019 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 44,022 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 44,044 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 44,058 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 43,848 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 43,853 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 43,817 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 43,808 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 43,677 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 43,727 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 43,592 | - |
34.6% White with 15,508 White residents.
23.3% African American with 10,429 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 29 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 503 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 200 Other residents.
4.5% Two Or More with 2,012 Two Or More residents.
36.0% Hispanic with 16,149 Hispanic residents.
| Race | York | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34.6% | 73.8% | 58.2% |
| African American | 23.3% | 10.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 3.3% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 36.0% | 8.4% | 19.0% |
York is 49.7% female with 22,266 female residents.
York is 50.3% male with 22,564 male residents.
| Gender | York | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
7.0% of adults in York completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in York completed 9-12th grade.
41.0% of adults in York completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in York completed some college.
9.0% of adults in York completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in York completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in York completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in York completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in York completed doctorate degree.
| Education | York | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 41.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
7.6% of households in York earn Less than $10,000.
9.2% of households in York earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.7% of households in York earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.0% of households in York earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.6% of households in York earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.4% of households in York earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.1% of households in York earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.2% of households in York earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.7% of households in York earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.3% of households in York earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | York | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.6% | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.2% | 3.7% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.7% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.0% | 7.1% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.6% | 10.7% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.4% | 16.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.1% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.2% | 17.6% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.7% | 9.0% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.3% | 11.1% | 12.6% |