The Town FilesYork, Pennsylvania
Township in York County · population 29,719 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $260,800
- Household income
- $80,190
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 40.9
York is a township of 29,719 people in York County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $260,800, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more upscale than 78% of Pennsylvania towns, better for first-time buyers than 77% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 77% of Pennsylvania towns.
How York 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 is worth $260,800, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $80,190, which is more affordable than 29% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,389 a month. 70.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | York | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $260,800 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,389 | $996 |
| Median household income | $80,190 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 70.1% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in York
| People | York | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.5% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.7% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.7% | — |
| Work from home | 16.3% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 24.9 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.7% | 89.0% |
Weather in York
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 21.3°F. About 46.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.6 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of York since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 5, 1952 about 3.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 7, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 30, 1999.
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 itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in York
7 public schools with 5,117 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| York County School of Technology | 9-12 | 1,621 | 14.5 |
| Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch | 4-6 | 1,488 | 15.7 |
| Ore Valley El Sch | K-3 | 558 | 15.5 |
| Loganville-Springfield El Sch | K-3 | 459 | 16.4 |
| York Twp El Sch | K-3 | 430 | 12.6 |
| Locust Grove El Sch | K-6 | 393 | 12.7 |
| Leaders Heights El Sch | K-3 | 168 | 12.9 |
Towns near York
- Spry, PA0.6 mi · 5,237 people · home $225,100
- Dallastown, PA2.0 mi · 4,195 people · home $188,500
- Valley View, PA3.1 mi · 2,926 people · home $214,800
- Spring Garden, PA3.4 mi · 13,683 people · home $258,700
- Grantley, PA3.6 mi · 4,524 people · home $429,400
- Red Lion, PA3.7 mi · 6,512 people · home $177,400
- Windsor, PA3.8 mi · 17,853 people · home $269,700
- East York, PA4.1 mi · 9,555 people · home $232,700
York questions
Is York, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, York scores better for retirees than 67% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 21%. 22.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.9).
How much does a house cost in York?
The median owner-occupied home in York is valued at $260,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,190, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,389 a month.
What is the weather like in York?
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 21.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.5 inches of precipitation a year and 24.6 inches of snow.
Does York get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of York since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 5, 1952. 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)