York, PA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

York County Β· Pennsylvania

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for York based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
York
National Avg
Pennsylvania Avg
Population: 67Income: 31Home Value: 10Safety: 100Education: 16Median Age: 57Climate: 50Cost of Living: 43

Quick Stats

Population

44,830

2023 ACS

Median Income

$47,115

2023

Median Home Value

$103,100

2023

Median Rent

$958

2023

Median Age

34.2

Unemployment

11.0%

Cost of Living Index

86.9

100 = national avg

York is a city in York County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 44,830 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. York is one of the communities in Pennsylvania.

The median household income in York is $47,115, and the median home value is $103,100. The cost of living index is 86.9 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $958 per month. The unemployment rate is 11.0%, and the median age is 34.2 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

44,830

Male

22,564

50.3%

Female

22,266

49.7%

Median Age

34.2

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

10.9%

High School or Higher

36.9%

Foreign Born

12.2%

Veterans

3.5%

Married

25.8%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.559

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

45.6%

Foreign Born

12.2%

White
45.6%
Black
25.8%
Asian
1.3%
Native American
0.3%
Two or More
13.8%
Other
13.2%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

36.0%

16,148 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

64.0%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
1,756 (10.9%)
Puerto Rican
8,808 (54.5%)
Cuban
97 (0.6%)
Dominican
4,108 (25.4%)
Salvadoran
183 (1.1%)
Guatemalan
85 (0.5%)
Colombian
152 (0.9%)
Honduran
86 (0.5%)
Ecuadorian
54 (0.3%)
Peruvian
8 (0.0%)
Other Hispanic
812 (5.0%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
82 (14.3%)
Chinese
79 (13.8%)
Filipino
56 (9.8%)
Vietnamese
136 (23.7%)
Korean
24 (4.2%)
Pakistani
12 (2.1%)
Cambodian
28 (4.9%)
Thai
38 (6.6%)
Laotian
117 (20.4%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
143 (100.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

42,019

English Only

71.5%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

10,790 speakers

Limited English

13.3%

Language Distribution

Spanish
10,790 (25.7%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
459 (1.1%)
Other Asian
198 (0.5%)
Vietnamese
136 (0.3%)
Arabic
79 (0.2%)
Other Indo-European
79 (0.2%)
Other Languages
70 (0.2%)
Slavic Languages
68 (0.2%)
Chinese
61 (0.1%)
German
52 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

86.7%

Limited English Proficiency

13.3%

Spanish
46.3% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
52.7% limited English
Other Asian
48.0% limited English
Vietnamese
94.1% limited English
Arabic
44.3% limited English
Other Indo-European
49.4% limited English
Slavic Languages
1.5% limited English
Chinese
86.9% limited English
Korean
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,556

3.5% of population

Disability Rate

31.2%

486 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$34,924

Unemployment Rate

4.3%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
22.4%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
27.0%
Vietnam
28.7%
Korea
2.8%
World War II
0.4%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
7.5%
35-54
28.7%
55-64
28.9%
65-74
21.1%
75+
13.9%

Male Veterans

1,369

88.0%

Female Veterans

187

12.0%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$34,924

Non-Veteran Income

$29,233

Difference

$5,691

19.5% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

486

Without Disability

1,070

Disability Rate

31.2%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

18,294

#1 Ancestry

German

13.3% (5,978)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

4.9% (2,205)

#3 Ancestry

American

3.8% (1,704)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
13.3%
Irish
4.9%
American
3.8%
English
3.7%
Italian
2.9%
Sub-Saharan African
2.1%
Polish
2.0%
West Indian
1.1%
Scottish
0.7%
European
0.7%
Swiss
0.6%
Scotch-Irish
0.6%
French
0.6%
Jamaican
0.5%
Arab
0.5%
Slovak
0.4%
British
0.4%
Ukrainian
0.4%
Russian
0.3%
Welsh
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

17,851

Family Households

9,502

53.2%

Married Couples

4,421

24.8%

Non-Family Households

8,349

46.8%

Single Mother Households

4,069

22.8%

Single Father Households

1,012

5.7%

Living Alone

6,763

37.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

8,965

In Married Couple

3,584

40.0%

With Single Mother

4,658

52.0%

With Single Father

723

8.1%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$53,630

Married Couple Income

$82,303

Single Mother Income

$37,387

Single Father Income

$41,985

Avg Family Size

2.4

Avg Non-Family Size

2.5

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

1,333

Grandparents Responsible

567

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$47,115

-36% vs national

Per Capita Income

$25,487

-31% vs national

Poverty Rate

22.7%

+67% vs national

Gini Index

0.4382

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

11.0%

+111% vs national

SNAP Recipients

33.4%

of households

How York Compares

York vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. York is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in York. The median household income here is $47,115.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
24.6%
$25-50K
28.6%
$50-75K
16.4%
$75-100K
14.1%
$100-150K
11.3%
$150-200K
2.7%
$200K+
2.3%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

11.0%

+115% vs PA avg

Labor Force

23,417

Employed

20,838

Mean Commute

21 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

10.9%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

36.9%

of adults 25+

Median Age

34.2

Work from Home

9.1%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

86.9

100 = national avg

-13.1 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$38,244

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$90,394

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
92.8
Food
86.0
Transportation
85.6
Healthcare
88.8
Utilities
90.2

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,060

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,335

per month

The median household income in York, PA is $47,115, which is 35.7% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $25,487. The poverty rate of 22.7% is higher than the PA state average of 11.3%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4382, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 11.0%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 23,417. 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 21 minutes, with 9.1% working from home. About 66.3% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 86.9, which is 13.1% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 92.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $38,244 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$175,000

Median List Price

$179,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$112

Days on Market

14

Active Inventory

88

Months of Supply

2.4

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$268,706

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,282

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

30.6%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

40.0%

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.6%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
30.6%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
40.0%
Listings with Price Drops
36.4%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 15.1%List Price ↑ 12.4%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

36

New Listings

53

Pending Sales

55

Homes Sold ↓ 47.8%New Listings ↓ 23.2%Pending ↓ 40.9%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$112

Median List $/SF

$115

Sale $/SF ↑ 25.8%List $/SF ↑ 26.4%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in York, PA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the York-Hanover, PA metro area, home prices have risen 357.2% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 76.7%. The 10-year growth rate is 84.9%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 53.4%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 12.0%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader York-Hanover, PA housing market rather than York alone.

40yr ↑ 357.2%20yr ↑ 76.7%10yr ↑ 84.9%5yr ↑ 53.4%2yr ↑ 12%Q3 1983 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: York-Hanover, PA

York vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. York is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$103,100

Median Rent

$958

Total Housing Units

19,307

Vacancy Rate

7.5%

Owner Occupied

43.8%

Renter Occupied

56.2%

Median Property Tax

$2,894

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$936

Housing Types

Single Family
62.2%
Multi-Family
37.4%
Mobile Home
0.4%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$2,894

per year

Effective Tax Rate

2.81%

of home value

Median Home Value

$103,100

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,145

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,894) by the median home value ($103,100). In York, PA, this works out to an effective rate of 2.81%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in York, PA is $175,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 14 days on the market. 30.6% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.4 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $112. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,282/month. About 43.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1941. There are 19,307 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,894. The effective tax rate is 2.81%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

5.30

per 1,000 residents

+104% vs national

Property Crime Rate

18.62

per 1,000 residents

+8% vs national

Total Crimes

1,074

2024

Violent Clearance

62%

cases solved

Property Clearance

27%

cases solved

YoY Change

+0.8%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How York Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

York vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. York is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↓ 28.4%Property ↓ 41.6%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

York police solve 80% of murder cases but only 23% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent50.1180.0%
RapeViolent180.4066.7%
RobberyViolent681.5132.4%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1473.2774.1%
BurglaryProperty1393.1043.2%
Larceny/TheftProperty60113.3924.5%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty962.1422.9%

York, PA reported 238 violent crimes and 836 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 5.30 per 1,000 residents is 103.9% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 62% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 601 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 23.1% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20242388365.3018.62
20232361,0465.2623.31
20223191,1497.1025.59
20203417747.7617.61
20184501,13710.1925.74
20174721,28810.7629.37
20164161,4089.4531.99
20153251,3997.4131.89

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

90.4

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

91.2

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

17.0

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

83.5

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

21

Public Assistance

$79.8M

Individual Assistance

$11.2M

Most Common Type

Flood

6 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $80.2M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Remnants of Hurricane Ida β†’HurricaneSep 2021$2.7M$2.5M
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$70.1M$3.7M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm β†’SnowstormMar 2016β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2014β€”β€”
Hurricane Sandy β†’HurricaneOct 2012β€”β€”
Tropical Storm Lee β†’FloodSep 2011$4.6M$4.8M
Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee β†’FloodSep 2011β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms β†’SnowstormApr 2010$1.5Mβ€”
Hurricane Katrina β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Tropical Depression Ivan β†’HurricaneSep 2004$262K$141K
Severe Storms and Flooding Associated Wi… β†’Severe StormSep 2004β€”β€”
Snow β†’Severe StormMar 2003$594Kβ€”
Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarati… β†’HurricaneSep 1999β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’FloodJan 1996β€”β€”
Blizzard of 96 β†’SnowstormJan 1996β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms β†’Severe StormMar 1994β€”β€”
Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm β†’SnowstormMar 1993β€”β€”
Severe Storms & Flooding β†’FloodOct 1976β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Heavy Rains & Flooding β†’FloodSep 1975β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 21 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

1,753

Total Claims Paid

$20,710,833

Avg Claim Payout

$11,815

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

57

Federal Funding

$4,470,533

Properties Protected

22

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.29

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE19$905,629
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan14$808,201
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine8$1,508,024
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan; 96.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.)4$297,513
91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE3$140,976

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

York has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, strong wind, lightning. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 1,753 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $79,752,241 in public assistance recovery funding. $11,211,566 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 57 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

β€”

Depression Rate

β€”

Diabetes Rate

β€”

Uninsured Rate

β€”

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

York has an obesity rate of β€”, which is .

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.3 mi

Wellspan York Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Wellspan York Hospital3.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Wellspan Surgery And Rehabilitation Hospital3.3 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”β€”
Oss Orthopaedic Hospital3.8 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”β€”
Upmc Memorial4.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Upmc Hanover17.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

13

Pop. Served

222,980

Violations (5yr)

25

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
YORK WATER CO206,7624
WEST MANCHESTER TWP AUTH9,9600
FRANKLIN SYSTEM YORK WATER4,4000
AMBLEBROOK4500
WILLIAMS GROVE MHP2820
WESTERN CUMBERLAND WATER SYS2750
CARROLL VALLEY WATER SYSTEM2670
MT VIEW TERRACE MHP1790
EASTERN CUMBERLAND WATER SYS1500
COUNTRY VIEW MANOR YWC12519
HOUSTON RUN COMMUNITY500
ZEIGLER MHP462
WHERLEY PARK340

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

4

Total COβ‚‚e

804.2K MT

Top Emitter

YORK COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY

376.1K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
YORK COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY
York County Solid Waste & Refuse Authority
Waste376,074
MAGNESITA REFRACTORIES/YORK
Lwb Holding Co
Minerals275,645
LEHIGH WHITE CEMENT CO LLC
Lehigh White Cement Co Llc
Minerals82,526
MODERN LANDFILL
Republic Services Inc
Waste69,975

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 13 water systems serving the area. 25 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 804.2K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

21 min

-10% vs national

Drive Alone

66.3%

-16% vs national

Public Transit

5.4%

+501% vs national

Work From Home

9.1%

-2% vs national

Carpool

11.6%

Walk / Bike

5.1%

combined

How York's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

3

2023

4-Year Avg

3

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

2

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202333010
202133010
202011000
201833001

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in York, PA is 21 minutes, which is 10.3% below the national average of 23 minutes. 66.3% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 9.1% work from home, which is above the PA state average of 8.9%. Public transit is used by 5.4% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 11.6% of workers carpool. 4.2% walk to work. 0.9% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 3 traffic fatalities from 3 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

62.4%

of households

No Internet

10.5%

of households

Total Households

17,851

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
62.4%
Cellular Data Plan
76.9%
Satellite
4.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
19.1%
No Internet Access
10.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.5%

of households

Smartphone

86.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

64.5%

of households

Tablet

50.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.5%
Smartphone
86.0%
Desktop / Laptop
64.5%
Tablet
50.9%
Smartphone Only
19.1%
No Computer
8.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

17.8Β’

per kWh

-7% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.0Β’

per kWh

-29% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.9Β’

per kWh

-34% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$145

residential

-1% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

4% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Pennsylvania averages 17.8Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $145. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

York vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

13

Population Served

222,980

Violations (5yr)

25

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
YORK WATER COCommunitySurface water206,7624
WEST MANCHESTER TWP AUTHCommunityGround water9,9600
FRANKLIN SYSTEM YORK WATERCommunitySurface water4,4000
AMBLEBROOKCommunityGround water4500
WILLIAMS GROVE MHPCommunityGround water2820
WESTERN CUMBERLAND WATER SYSCommunityGround water2750
CARROLL VALLEY WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water2670
MT VIEW TERRACE MHPCommunityGround water1790
EASTERN CUMBERLAND WATER SYSCommunityGround water1500
COUNTRY VIEW MANOR YWCCommunityGround water12519
HOUSTON RUN COMMUNITYCommunityGround water500
ZEIGLER MHPCommunityGround water462
WHERLEY PARKCommunityGround water340

84.4% of households in York have broadband internet access. 62.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 19.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.5% of households have no internet access. 19.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 13 water systems, providing water to 222,980 people. A total of 25 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. York is located in York County, PA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in York.

Election Overview

Source: York County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

91,926

36.9%

GOP Votes

154,884

62.2%

Total Votes

249,210

Margin

R+25.3%

Shift from 2020

R+0.7pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+25.3%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202491,926154,884249,21036.9%62.2%R+25.3
202088,114146,733238,47137.0%61.5%R+24.6
201667,428126,933203,15333.2%62.5%R+29.3

In the 2024 presidential election, York County recorded 249,210 total votes. Republicans won the county with 62.2% of the vote compared to 36.9% for Democrats, a margin of R+25.3%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+0.7pp from the previous election. Since 2016, York County has shifted 4.0 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

777

Total Assets

$7.5B

Total Income

$7.5B

Per 10K Residents

173.3

nonprofits

+191.5% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

110

Median Assets

$420K

Oldest Active

1937

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Human Services
91
Religion
91
Education
69
Arts & Culture
55
Recreation & Sports
55
Philanthropy
55
Health Care
33
Youth Development
20
Community Improvement
20
Housing & Shelter
18
Public Benefit
18
Mental Health
15
Animal-Related
14
Public Safety
10
Crime & Legal
9
Environment
8
Voluntary Health
7
Employment
7
International
6
Food & Agriculture
5
Science & Tech
3
Medical Research
2
Unknown
2
Civil Rights
1
Mutual Benefit
1
78.7%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $5.9B of $7.5B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in York

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
YORK HOSPITALHealth Care$2.6B$2.2B1937
WELLSPAN HEALTHHealth Care$697.2M$846.0M1984
CHAMBERSBURG HOSPITALHealth Care$561.5M$630.7M1943
GETTYSBURG HOSPITALHealth Care$555.0M$475.8M1949
YORK COLLEGE OF PENNSYLVANIAEducation$545.2M$314.7M1952
WELLSPAN PROPERTIES INCHousing & Shelter$247.8M$18.8M1988
YORK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$224.5M$112.9M1964
WAYNESBORO HOSPITALHealth Care$161.4M$141.6M1954
WELLSPAN MEDICAL GROUPHealth Care$148.3M$1.0B1994
THE POWDER MILL FOUNDATIONβ€”$146.7M$38.6M1993
EPHRATA COMMUNITY HOSPITALHealth Care$143.3M$321.3M1949
SPIRITRUST LUTHERANHuman Services$126.4M$65.3M1963
THE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF LEBANON PENNSYLVANIAHealth Care$116.4M$329.1M1988
WELLSPAN HEALTH CARE SERVICESHealth Care$77.1M$41.9M1987
SUMMIT HEALTH FOUNDATIONHealth Care$72.4M$14.4M2019
WELLSPAN SURGERY AND REHABILITATION HOSPITALHealth Care$57.9M$126.0M1997
VNA HOME HEALTH SERVICESβ€”$53.8M$51.9M1949
ARTHUR J GLATFELTER FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP FNDβ€”$52.6M$22.3M1989
YMCAHuman Services$51.6M$18.2M1942
COMMUNITY AID INCHuman Services$44.7M$34.3M2009
YORK ACADEMY FOUNDATIONEducation$43.4M$3.5M2012
PHILHAVENMental Health$42.4M$85.8M1966
YORK COUNTY HISTORY CENTERArts & Culture$41.4M$4.5M1941
THE GRAHAM FOUNDATIONβ€”$32.8M$5.2M1987
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN INCHuman Services$32.1M$122.7M1988
CRISPUS ATTUCKS ASSOCIATION OF YORK PENNSYLVANIAHousing & Shelter$29.7M$10.8M1953
HUBER FOUNDATIONEducation$26.6M$2.7M2009
GETTYSBURG HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONβ€”$25.1M$1.7M1987
MEMORIAL HEALTH FUNDHealth Care$23.9M$942K2016
LOGOS ACADEMYEducation$20.7M$4.5M1997
LINCOLN CHARTER ACADEMYEducation$16.9M$13.8M2020
SHADOWFAX CORPORATIONHuman Services$16.3M$15.7M1986
YOUNG WOMENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONβ€”$15.6M$11.0M1942
STRAND-CAPITOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER INCArts & Culture$15.0M$6.4M1978
YORK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETYRecreation & Sports$14.6M$10.6M2002
YORK COUNTY CEREBRAL PALSY HOME INCHuman Services$14.5M$17.8M1977
MARTIN LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONEducation$14.4M$2.6M1942
MISERICORDIA CONVALESCENT HOMEβ€”$14.2M$8.9M1945
MARGARET E MOUL FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$14.1M$4.4M1988
FAMILY FIRST HEALTH CORPORATIONHealth Care$13.8M$31.1M1971
YORK COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEMβ€”$12.5M$10.3M1978
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTRE OF YORK PENNSYLVANIAHuman Services$12.1M$8.2M1955
SUSAN P BYRNES HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INCHealth Care$12.0M$3.2M1990
YORK HEALTH FOUNDATIONHealth Care$11.5M$7.8M2002
YORK COUNTY FOOD BANKβ€”$10.6M$10.0M1987
YORK COUNTY SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALSAnimal-Related$9.9M$7.4M1972
LOGOSWORKS PROPERTIESCommunity Improvement$9.7M$288K2022
YORK ACADEMY REGIONAL CHARTER SCHOOLEducation$9.7M$18.8M2010
BELL SOCIALIZATION SERVICES INCUnknown$9.6M$16.7M1976
UNITED WAY OF YORK COUNTYβ€”$8.6M$6.6M1980

York, PA has 777 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $7.5B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 91 organizations. 110 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 173.3 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1937.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

854

Total Approved

$249.9M

Jobs Supported

8,663

Per 10K Residents

190.5

SBA loans

+93.1% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

88

Top Lender

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

226 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)94% of all loans

Loans

799

Total Amount

$210.6M

Avg Loan

$263,551

Median Loan

$85,000

SBA Guaranteed

$155.5M(74%)

Jobs Supported

7,580

5046% of all loans

Loans

55

Total Amount

$39.3M

Avg Loan

$715,436

Median Loan

$515,000

7(a) β€” 94%504 β€” 6%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

131

15% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$46.9M

19% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$358,327

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services108 loans
NAICS 72
$58.5M
Other Services102 loans
NAICS 81
$37.8M
Professional & Technical Services83 loans
NAICS 54
$10.0M
Health Care & Social Assistance73 loans
NAICS 62
$20.1M
Retail Trade64 loans
NAICS 45
$9.1M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
A Sky Hospitality Llc3$7.4M
Lqyork Hospitality Llc1$5.0M
Heritage Hills Athletics I Llc1$5.0M
Candle Hospitality Llc1$5.0M
Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory Inc.2$5.0M
Anstadt Printing Llc1$5.0M
Pearls Hospitality Llc1$4.8M
Exact Machine Service Inc.2$4.7M
Cumberland York Holdings Llc1$4.5M
South County Llc1$4.3M

York, PA has received 854 SBA loans totaling $249.9M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 799 loans (94% of the total), supporting 7,580 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 55 loans totaling $39.3M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in York is Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company with 226 loans. That works out to 190.5 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

18

Total Population

277,738

Avg Median Income

$82,198

Avg Home Value

-$36,827,843

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
1731311,263$67,520$229,000$1,0789.8
1731526,434$81,058$222,400$1,18958.1
17318120$78,603N/AN/A1.1
17342432$89,200$311,600N/A0.3
173458,106$83,556$204,900$1,15012.0
173476,186$95,397$228,800$1,37512.7
1735622,457$85,726$228,000$96633.4
173606,152$88,800$284,800$1,11925.0
173643,963$71,799$204,400$91317.4
173666,350$78,026$193,700$1,23111.3
17371319$102,978$195,600N/A0.2
1740118,102$41,569$84,500$9401.5
1740237,074$77,134$247,800$1,30718.7
1740340,272$72,233$206,900$1,07220.6
1740438,973$75,882$176,200$1,13621.5
1740624,181$85,183$218,000$1,36248.9
174072,684$117,864$288,900$1,8931.5
1740824,670$87,044$240,000$1,53926.8

York, PA has 18 ZIP codes with a combined population of 277,738. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $82,198. The average median home value is -$36,827,843. The average median monthly rent is -$111,110,096.

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