York County

PA · Pop. 13,858 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

York County is a rural county in PA with a population of approximately 13,858.

$/Acre: $1,968
Property Tax: 1.58%
Growing Season: 188 days
Broadband: 42%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 19.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%
Local Sales Tax0.73%
Combined Sales Tax6.73%
Cost of Living Index104.8
Median Household Income$48,720
Poverty Rate11.8%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,968
Median Home Price$159K
Acres for Sale4015
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season188 days
Annual Rainfall42.8 inches
Avg Summer High83°F
Avg Winter Low21°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation2,392 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado2/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)227 ft
Water AvailabilityLimited
Solar (Avg PSH)3.9
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K659
Property Crime /100K505
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage42%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town18 miles
Nearest City53 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%
Ag EconomyStrong