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York
  • Town in Pennsylvania
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York

    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      C
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A
    York is a town in Pennsylvania with a population of 44,692. York is in York County. Living in York offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In York there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families live in York and residents tend to be liberal.
    Population
    44,692
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $80,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $881
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      57%
    • Own
      43%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      663.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      45.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      15.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      294.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      446
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,607.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      520.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      10%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      42%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      20%
      11%
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    Working in York

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $39,764
    National
    $69,021
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