York County, Virginia
Among the top 2% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 16% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 36% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 25% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 86% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 98% of US counties
- top 5% for broadband access
- top 9% for airport distance
- bottom 2% for monthly rent
York County is a county in Virginia with about 70,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include broadband access, airport distance, and sales tax. It rates lower on cost of living and monthly rent.
Official websiteyorkcounty.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.1 in3.4 in
muggy 83%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$105k97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$68kbetter than 2% of US counties
Home Value$387k94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 2% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 5% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.66%better than 69% of US counties
Income Tax5.80%better than 29% of US counties
Sales Tax5.77%better than 90% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.13%better than 37% of US counties
Unemployment4.2%better than 61% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)40°F67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation49.7 in72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall6.5 inbetter than 61% of US counties
Sunny Days228 daysbetter than 38% of US counties
Summer Humidity70°Fbetter than 21% of US counties
Comfortable Days84 daysbetter than 63% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk44.7better than 54% of US counties
School Quality45.6better than 29% of US counties
Violent Crime1098/100kbetter than 31% of US counties
Property Crime1508/100kbetter than 25% of US counties
Community
Population70,23876th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.733rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4775th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9938th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)68.1%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)13.0%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.3%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)5.5%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.1%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 52% of US counties
Walkability6.6/20better than 65% of US counties
Airport Distance31 mibetter than 91% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access92.4%better than 95% of US counties
Amenities Nearby9.11better than 84% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 74% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is York County an affordable place to live?
- York County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $68k, better than 2% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in York County?
- The median home value in York County is $387k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in York County?
- Median household income in York County is $105k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in York County?
- Median gross rent in York County is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is York County safe?
- York County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1098/100k (better than 31%). Property crime is 1508/100k.
- What is the weather like in York County?
- York County averages 80°F in July and 40°F in January, with 49.7 in of annual precipitation and about 228 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in York County?
- Public-school quality in York County is below average, scoring better than 29% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in York County?
- The average one-way commute in York County is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)