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 8,697.
The median home value in York is $355,533.
The median income in York is $47,315.
The cost of living in York is 91 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in York is $833.
The unemployment rate in York is 6.4%.
The poverty rate in York is 16.1%.
The average high in York is 71.6° and the average low is 49.3°.
Crime in York summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in York. Key points include:
There were 355 total crimes in York in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in York is 3,790.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in York is 726.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in York is 3,064.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in York is 78.85% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
York / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 355 | 3,790.3 | 2,402.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 68 | 726.0 | 436.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 10.7 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 9 | 96.1 | 35.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 55 | 587.2 | 357.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 287 | 3,064.3 | 1,965.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 31 | 331.0 | 282.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 238 | 2,541.1 | 1,468.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 18 | 192.2 | 215.1 | 259.0 |
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 South Carolina. 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 $355,533.
The median income in York is $47,315.
| Living Expense | York | South Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 93 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 112 | 92 | 100 | |
| Housing | 75 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 92 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 109 | 100 | |
The average high in York is 71.6° and the average low is 49.3°.
There are 76.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.0 inches of precipitation each year with 1.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | York |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.8 |
The current population in York is 8,697. The population has increased 14.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8,697 | 1.9% |
| 2022 | 8,534 | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 8,423 | 1.6% |
| 2020 | 8,287 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 8,144 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 8,062 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 8,001 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 7,989 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 7,945 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 7,913 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 7,836 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 7,787 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 7,719 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 7,613 | - |
47.8% White with 4,156 White residents.
27.6% African American with 2,400 African American residents.
0.6% American Indian with 48 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 10 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
4.7% Other with 406 Other residents.
7.6% Two Or More with 658 Two Or More residents.
11.7% Hispanic with 1,019 Hispanic residents.
| Race | York | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.8% | 62.2% | 58.2% |
| African American | 27.6% | 25.1% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 7.6% | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 11.7% | 7.1% | 19.0% |
York is 53.7% female with 4,671 female residents.
York is 46.3% male with 4,026 male residents.
| Gender | York | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
12.0% of adults in York completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in York completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in York completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in York completed some college.
7.0% of adults in York completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in York completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in York completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in York completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in York completed doctorate degree.
| Education | York | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 12.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
6.2% of households in York earn Less than $10,000.
8.7% of households in York earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.8% of households in York earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.5% of households in York earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.7% of households in York earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.3% of households in York earn $50,000 to $74,999.
21.5% of households in York earn $75,000 to $99,999.
5.6% of households in York earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.0% of households in York earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.8% of households in York earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | York | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.2% | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.7% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.8% | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.5% | 8.0% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.7% | 12.3% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 17.2% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 21.5% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.6% | 16.1% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.0% | 7.5% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.8% | 8.3% | 12.6% |