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York County, Pennsylvania

FIPS 42133

Juniper

York County is in the highest 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 13% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 17% nationally for median rent.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$302,824

Higher than 72% of U.S. counties
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

54%

Near the U.S. counties median
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

90.4

Higher than 90% of U.S. counties

The boundary of York County.

The basics

Total Population

462,924

Median Age

41.1

Population Density

511.88

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$4,006

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.6%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

2.93×

Near the U.S. counties median
Median Income

$84,829

Higher than 87% of U.S. counties
Median Rent

$1,193

Higher than 83% of U.S. counties

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

5.7%

Higher than 71% of U.S. counties
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

42%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

19%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

23.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

114.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

26.1

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

90.4

Higher than 90% of U.S. counties

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

York County: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in York County?
The estimated median home value in York County today is $302,824, higher than 72% of U.S. counties.
How much is property tax in York County?
The median annual property tax in York County is $4,006, an effective rate of 1.6% of home value.
Is York County expensive to live in?
Homes in York County cost about 2.93× the median household income, near the U.S. counties median.
What is the average rent in York County?
The median gross rent in York County is $1,193 a month, higher than 83% of U.S. counties.
How much have home prices grown in York County?
Home prices in York County have moved 54% over the past five years (5.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in York County?
York County has a population of 462,924, about 511.88 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 41.1.
What is the weather like in York County?
York County averages 53.8°F year-round, summer highs near 84.8°F, winter lows around 24.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 26.1 inches of snow a year.
Is York County at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
York County's FEMA National Risk Index score is 90.4 (higher than 90% of U.S. counties). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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