Market AnalysisUpdated March 2026

York County, PA — Market Snapshot

Real estate market data for York County, Pennsylvania. Census demographics, rental trends, and economic indicators for investors and developers.

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Population

459,312

ACS 2023

Median Household Income

$85,837

ACS 2023

Renter-Occupied

24%

ACS 2023

Median Rent

$1,165/mo

ACS 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Population & Income Profile

Age Distribution

Under 19

24.3%

Ages 20–29

11.5%

Ages 30–39

13.0%

Ages 40–49

12.0%

Ages 50–59

13.7%

Ages 60–69

13.2%

Over 70

12.4%

Household Income Distribution

Under $30K

15.0%

$30K–$50K

14.0%

$50K–$75K

00.0%

$75K–$100K

00.0%

$100K–$150K

00.0%

Above $150K

00.0%

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Housing Affordability

Affordability Label

Very Affordable (<3x)

ACS 2023

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.2x

Redfin SFR ÷ FRED Per Capita Income

Very Affordable (<3x)Moderate (3–5x)Expensive (5–7x)Very Expensive (>7x)

5.2x

At 5.2x price-to-income, median home prices in York County are elevated relative to income.

Affordability label: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. Price-to-income: Redfin median sale price (SFR, Dec 2025) ÷ FRED per capita personal income (Q4 2025).

Housing Market Overview

Median Home Value

$325,000

Median Gross Rent

$1,165/mo

Homeownership Rate

76%

Typical Monthly Housing Cost(owner-occupied w/ mortgage)

$1,312/mo

Median Annual Property Tax(ACS estimate)

$4,084

Vacancy Rate

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023. Monthly Housing Cost: ACS B25105. Property Tax: ACS B25103.

Home Price Index

York County HPI

243.3

FRED Q4 2025

Since 2020

+54.4% ↑

vs. 2020 baseline

“York County home values have appreciated 54.4% since 2020, trailing the Pennsylvania statewide average of 57.3%.”

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) — FHFA House Price Index. Updated Q4 2025.

Investment Analysis

Market Tier

Bawa Score: 80 / 100

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Economic Indicators

Unemployment Rate

3.4%

Per Capita Personal Income

$62,892

Labor Force

229,941

GDP

$22B

Building Permits

1,335

▲ +10.9% since 2020

State Overview

State Tax Revenue (quarterly)millions USD, not seasonally adjusted

$13.1B

State Home Price Index

713.6

State GDP

$1.0T

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED). Updated Q4 2025.

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