York
- COverall Grade
- Town in Pennsylvania
- 118 reviews
- Public SchoolsC-
- Crime & SafetyC-
- HousingD+
- NightlifeA-
- Good for FamiliesC
- DiversityA+
- JobsC-
- WeatherB-
- Cost of LivingB-
- Health & FitnessB+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteA
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$74,400
National
$184,700Median Rent
$786
National
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York Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in York
Jobs
C-
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$29,834
National
$55,322York Reviews
118 reviews
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York has that small-town Pennsylvania vibe that many find appealing. It's a nice size--not big by any standards, but far bigger than most towns. There's a city, suburbs, a lot of farms, and several excellent school districts. York is also a day's drive from many big cities, and it's an hour away from Harrisburg, Baltimore, and Hershey Park. York is rich in local history and culture. The weather here is very nice: you experience all four seasons, but none are particularly extreme.
That said, York is lacking in a lot of areas. It's a very conservative place, so if that's not your thing, I recommend you stay in the city. It's pretty racist--York was one of the only counties in Pennsylvania to oppose the civil war. Since York is close to many cities, it has a bigger drug problem than most places, and the air quality is incredibly poor. I know people who have moved to York and developed seasonal allergies that completely disappeared when they left.
That said, York is lacking in a lot of areas. It's a very conservative place, so if that's not your thing, I recommend you stay in the city. It's pretty racist--York was one of the only counties in Pennsylvania to oppose the civil war. Since York is close to many cities, it has a bigger drug problem than most places, and the air quality is incredibly poor. I know people who have moved to York and developed seasonal allergies that completely disappeared when they left.
This mid sized city & its surrounding boroughs have huge potential.
The county/township is growing steadily and bringing in some new people from many places around the globe.
Those instances can be both good & bad.
The good: increasing opportunity for culture, entertainment, both city&rural life to thrive and commerce to increase.
The bad: with said population increase comes criminal activity rising sharply, crooked politics to either divide OR cause the increase in population to levy heavily on small businesses in more taxes & regulations within it's separate boroughs, and overwhelmed city staff & underwhelmed preestablished citizens refusing to broaden their scope.
"City has this opinion. Country has that opinion."
Truths & facts are truths & facts. Personal...or even social opinions mean nothing without facts & truths.
Let's see this community work on what's real & it will thrive.
The county/township is growing steadily and bringing in some new people from many places around the globe.
Those instances can be both good & bad.
The good: increasing opportunity for culture, entertainment, both city&rural life to thrive and commerce to increase.
The bad: with said population increase comes criminal activity rising sharply, crooked politics to either divide OR cause the increase in population to levy heavily on small businesses in more taxes & regulations within it's separate boroughs, and overwhelmed city staff & underwhelmed preestablished citizens refusing to broaden their scope.
"City has this opinion. Country has that opinion."
Truths & facts are truths & facts. Personal...or even social opinions mean nothing without facts & truths.
Let's see this community work on what's real & it will thrive.
Born and raised in York. I love my city. It gets more and more diverse every day and everyone is so welcoming. Every month there are festivals or activities to keep the communities engaged and the night life is awesome.
York houses some of the most prestigious colleges and universities.
I am so proud to say I'm from York!
York houses some of the most prestigious colleges and universities.
I am so proud to say I'm from York!