York

York, Pennsylvania Overview

York scores 48.0/100 overall (C), ranking #14 of 20 cities in Pennsylvania — below the state composite of 60.3. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 78/100, while Fiscal Health lags at 19/100.

Income & Employment in York

York’s median income of $47,115 is 36% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.5% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 4.6%.

Safety in York

With a violent crime rate of 525.9 per 100,000, York exceeds the Pennsylvania average of 313. Safety is a factor prospective residents should weigh carefully. The property crime rate is 2339.8 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in York

York has a cost of living index of 96.6 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $103,100. Median monthly rent is $958. Renters spend 24.4% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Education & Schools in York

York has a high school graduation rate of 87.5%. The student-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. Local districts invest $17,911 per student, well above the national median. The city has 38 public schools serving 23,305 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in York

York enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 57.1°F. Summers average 74.2°F. Winters average 41.9°F. Annual precipitation is 46.9 inches.

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