York County Homes for Sale

York County, PA is located in South Central Pennsylvania. York County real estate is on the rise as of late due to the growing population of Baltimore residents looking for a new suburb of the city. The York-Hanover metropolitan area is the fastest growing metro area in the Northeast and is among the nation’s fastest growing areas. York County PA is the 95th fastest growing metro area in the United States which explains its booming real estate market.

Located 45 minutes north of Balimore, York County is becoming the new suburban destination for residents looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city life.

York County Real Estate Stats

  • Owner occupied houses: 112,816
  • Renter occupied apartments: 35,403
  • 2005 median house value: $140,000
  • Median monthly mortgage costs: $790
  • Median monthly contract rent: $514
  • Median property taxes per year: $2,271

York County Population

As of 2006, York County, PA had a population of 416,322 residents. The population is up 9.1% from 2000.The population is made up of 24.6% residents under 18, 13.5% over 65. The average median age of the county is 38 years old.

York County Economy

York County boasts above average income levels compared to the rest of the state. The per capita money income for the county is $21,086 while the median household income is $49,292.

York County Tourism

York County offers a plethora of tourist activities. York County PA is affectionately called the factory tour capital of the world. Some of the factory tours available are:

Tourist sites in York County

  • George’s Woodcrafts
  • Hope Acres Robotics Dairy Farm
  • Harley-Davidson Motor Company
  • Martin’s Potato Chips
  • Naylor Wine Cellars
  • Perrydell Farm Dairy
  • Revonah Pretzels
  • Snyder’s of Hanover
  • Utz Quility Foods
  • Wilton Armetale Factory
  • Wolfgang Candy Company
  • Herr Foods

Aside from the numerous factory tours, York County also offers many heritage sites, museums, spas, theaters, art galleries and wineries to visit.

York County Colleges

  • The Art Institute of York (formerly Bradley Academy for the visual arts)
  • Consolidated School of Business
  • Penn State University – York Campus
  • York College
  • York Technical Institute
  • Yorktowne Business Institute

Notable towns in York County

  • York city
  • East York
  • West York
  • Dallastown
  • Hanover
  • Red Lion