The Town FilesYork Haven, Pennsylvania
Borough in York County · population 686 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $164,200
- Household income
- $73,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 38.0
York Haven is a borough of 686 people in York County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $164,200, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of Pennsylvania towns, better for cycling than 91% of Pennsylvania towns, more of a college town than 82% of Pennsylvania towns.
How York Haven ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in York Haven is worth $164,200, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $73,750, which is more affordable than 82% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,229 a month. 64.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | York Haven | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,200 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,229 | $996 |
| Median household income | $73,750 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 64.1% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in York Haven
| People | York Haven | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.9% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 23.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.3% | 89.0% |
Weather in York Haven
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 23.0°F. About 44.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.7 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 101 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of York Haven since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 6, 1991 about 3.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 9, 1980.
Severe weather in York County since 1996
York County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| February 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3367: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in York County
York County had 182,614 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,427 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in York Haven itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Public schools in York Haven
1 public school with 292 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Haven El Sch | K-3 | 292 | 16.2 |
Towns near York Haven
- Conoy, PA2.6 mi · 3,361 people · home $246,500
- Mount Wolf, PA3.4 mi · 1,368 people · home $211,500
- Manchester, PA3.4 mi · 2,800 people · home $195,900
- Bainbridge, PA3.5 mi · 1,536 people · home $230,700
- Goldsboro, PA3.7 mi · 932 people · home $218,500
- Newberry, PA4.2 mi · 15,672 people · home $237,700
- East Manchester, PA4.5 mi · 8,337 people · home $255,400
- Londonderry, PA5.2 mi · 4,899 people · home $241,700
York Haven questions
Is York Haven, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, York Haven scores better for retirees than 5% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 31%. 21.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.0).
How much does a house cost in York Haven?
The median owner-occupied home in York Haven is valued at $164,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,750, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $1,229 a month.
What is the weather like in York Haven?
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 23.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.2 inches of precipitation a year and 23.7 inches of snow.
Does York Haven get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of York Haven since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 6, 1991. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)