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