Moving to York In Pennsylvania ? Find out the best and worst about to live, raise a family or retire in York, the Pros and Cons of Living in York.

Explore the life in York based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In York
2. Pros and Cons of Living In York
3. Crime In York
4. Cost of Living In York
5. Gender In York
6. Household Income For York
7. Education In York
8. Race & Ethnicity In York

York is a city in Pennsylvania state in USA with a population of 44019 residents.. The poverty rate of York is 27.7%, which is 98% higher than national average. The typical household in York earns $36320 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 10 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 63% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in York are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 8 workers in York is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in York, only 80% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of York remained 11.8%, which is 151% higher than national rate. Nearly 3 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In York, only 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 24% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in York is 88, which is 12% lower than national average. Median home value in York is $77100 , which is 66% lower than national average. While median income in York remained $36320, which is 46% lower than national average.

Jobs30%

Housing50%

Affordability70%

Safety100%

Amenities100%

Diversity100%

Education40%

Commute80%

The overall crime rate in York, Pennsylvania is 53% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of York is 163% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of York is 31% higher than national average. You have 1 in 98 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 39 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In Pennsylvania	10	15	10	23	1
In USA	613	884	658	1164	176

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In Pennsylvania	7	5	4	7	45
In USA	144	37	32	211	1510