The Town FilesYork Springs, Pennsylvania
Borough in Adams County · population 683 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $183,500
- Household income
- $92,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 30.4
York Springs is a borough of 683 people in Adams County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $183,500, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks easier by car than 94% of Pennsylvania towns, better for cycling than 78% of Pennsylvania towns.
How York Springs 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 Springs is worth $183,500, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $92,750, which is more affordable than 89% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,061 a month. 55.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | York Springs | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,500 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,061 | $996 |
| Median household income | $92,750 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 55.7% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in York Springs
| People | York Springs | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.4 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.3% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 28.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 2.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 19.8% | — |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 24.4 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.2% | 89.0% |
Weather in York Springs
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 21.6°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 27.0 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 115 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of York Springs since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 7, 1980 about 7.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 18, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 27, 2008.
Severe weather in Adams County since 1996
Adams County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 12, 2011 | Flood | DR-4030: Tropical Storm Lee |
Jobs and pay in Adams County
Adams County had 33,195 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,542 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in York Springs itself the ACS puts it at 0.4%.
Public schools in York Springs
3 public schools with 1,779 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bermudian Springs HS | 9-12 | 602 | 15.4 |
| Bermudian Springs El Sch | K-4 | 598 | 15.3 |
| Bermudian Springs MS | 5-8 | 579 | 13.2 |
Towns near York Springs
- Latimore, PA1.3 mi · 2,646 people · home $308,100
- Huntington, PA1.4 mi · 2,395 people · home $269,700
- Lake Meade, PA4.5 mi · 2,539 people · home $294,800
- Tyrone, PA4.5 mi · 2,268 people · home $220,800
- Heidlersburg, PA4.7 mi · 509 people · home —
- Franklin, PA4.9 mi · 5,032 people · home $259,500
- Reading, PA5.7 mi · 5,799 people · home $276,200
- Franklintown, PA6.5 mi · 518 people · home $171,600
York Springs questions
Is York Springs, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, York Springs scores better for retirees than 38% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 44%. 13.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.4).
How much does a house cost in York Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in York Springs is valued at $183,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $92,750, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $1,061 a month.
What is the weather like in York Springs?
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 21.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 27.0 inches of snow.
Does York Springs get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of York Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 7, 1980. 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)