Here's what it costs to live in York, Pennsylvania, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, while the typical home is valued around $119,700. Households earn a median of $48,420 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$48,420
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,014
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$119,700
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$925
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,060
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,335
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,796
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
44,938
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.3 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,170
Per month
Avg Home Value
$192,775
Census ACS
January Avg
31°F
July Avg
77°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.9
poor
Hospitals
4
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.4%
What is the cost of living index for York?
The cost of living index for York is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in York?
The median gross rent in York is $1,014 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in York?
The median household income in York is $48,420 per year.
What is the median home value in York?
The median home value in York is $119,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in York?
Air quality data for York is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in York?
Tax data for Pennsylvania is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
