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York County, PA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in York County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 473,197
- +3.6% since 2020
- Households
- 181,583
- Median household income
- $84,829
- +27.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $248,600
- Jobs located here
- 187,332
- Highest market score
- 84
- Convenience stores, #107 of 2,261 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 473,197 people live in York County, in 181,583 households. Population estimates put the population change in York County from 2020 to 2025 at +3.6%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in York County is $84,829 a year, 5% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 27.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in York County spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 111, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (72).
The highest Groundwork market scores in York County are for convenience stores (84), grocery and convenience stores (81) and grocery stores (81). York County ranks #107 of 2,261 scored counties for convenience stores.
York County is part of the York-Hanover metro area. For its number of households, York County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for electricians (56% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for gas stations (72% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in York County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares York County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convenience stores | 84 | #107 of 2,261 | 137 | 7.5 | $9.1M | 115 | 26 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 81 | #169 of 2,402 | 324 | 17.8 | $3.8M | 113 | 86 |
| Grocery stores | 81 | #170 of 2,070 | 97 | 5.3 | $12.8M | 138 | 60 |
| Dry cleaners | 80 | #18 of 507 | 17 | 0.9 | $24.3M | 155 | 9 |
| Property management | 79 | #39 of 910 | 35 | 1.9 | Index only | 170 | 44 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 79 | #119 of 2,063 | 126 | 6.9 | $5.8M | 157 | 66 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 79 | #151 of 2,405 | 770 | 42.4 | $952K | 143 | 218 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 78 | #183 of 2,087 | 180 | 9.9 | $2.3M | 181 | 73 |
| Laundromats | 76 | #95 of 785 | 31 | 1.7 | $13.3M | 106 | 4 |
| Spas and skin care | 75 | #121 of 1,769 | 115 | 6.3 | $1.6M | 184 | 33 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 75 | #245 of 2,210 | 282 | 15.5 | $1.5M | 166 | 86 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 75 | #248 of 2,405 | 1,502 | 82.7 | $488K | 132 | 624 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 74 | #49 of 777 | 23 | 1.3 | $7.3M | 179 | 44 |
| Gyms | 74 | #148 of 1,792 | 103 | 5.7 | $1.6M | 124 | 44 |
| Gas stations | 74 | #275 of 2,358 | 56 | 3.1 | $7.3M | 304 | 115 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 72 | #48 of 479 | 9 | 0.5 | $19.5M | 142 | 9 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 72 | #135 of 1,334 | 70 | 3.9 | $2.4M | 118 | 32 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 72 | #164 of 2,176 | 385 | 21.2 | Index only | 158 | 76 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 71 | #233 of 2,088 | 196 | 10.8 | $851K | 129 | 76 |
| Child care and preschools | 71 | #235 of 1,611 | 91 | 5.0 | $1.1M | 114 | 97 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 71 | #330 of 2,222 | 184 | 10.1 | $4M | 131 | 336 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 70 | #126 of 887 | 59 | 3.2 | Index only | 144 | 23 |
| Chiropractors | 70 | #235 of 1,490 | 68 | 3.7 | $3.2M | 136 | 38 |
| Tire shops | 70 | #280 of 1,530 | 62 | 3.4 | $2.8M | 113 | 19 |
| Roofing and gutters | 68 | #197 of 1,177 | 79 | 4.4 | $7.3M | 86 | 23 |
| Funeral homes | 68 | #289 of 1,472 | 38 | 2.1 | $740K | 109 | 26 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 68 | #303 of 1,656 | 84 | 4.6 | $2.6M | 148 | 189 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 67 | #265 of 1,302 | 64 | 3.5 | $3.5M | 110 | 22 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 66 | #309 of 1,707 | 120 | 6.6 | $4.8M | 101 | 156 |
| Barbershops | 66 | #313 of 1,356 | 84 | 4.6 | $2.2M | 117 | 10 |
| Real estate | 66 | #358 of 2,229 | 482 | 26.5 | Index only | 159 | 191 |
| Car washes and detailing | 65 | #350 of 1,451 | 75 | 4.1 | $2.3M | 93 | 14 |
| Pest control | 64 | #171 of 699 | 22 | 1.2 | $10.7M | 105 | 12 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 62 | #488 of 1,889 | 184 | 10.1 | $4M | 96 | 72 |
| Home repair trades | 60 | #597 of 2,057 | 269 | 14.8 | $2.1M | 88 | 277 |
| Pizza | 60 | #655 of 2,090 | 170 | 9.4 | $4.3M | 85 | 336 |
| Hair salons | 60 | #677 of 2,339 | 358 | 19.7 | $518K | 120 | 129 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 59 | #627 of 1,886 | 176 | 9.7 | $1.3M | 128 | 115 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 58 | #118 of 325 | 10 | 0.6 | $22.1M | 90 | 10 |
| Electricians | 58 | #414 of 1,160 | 70 | 3.9 | $8.3M | 69 | 98 |
| Physical therapy | 58 | #506 of 1,422 | 87 | 4.8 | $2.5M | 106 | 61 |
| Insurance agencies | 58 | #846 of 2,272 | 193 | 10.6 | $1.7M | 132 | 134 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 56 | #841 of 2,385 | 673 | 37.1 | $275K | 129 | 241 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 55 | #539 of 1,327 | 50 | 2.8 | $3.5M | 114 | 59 |
| Nail salons | 50 | #702 of 1,328 | 103 | 5.7 | $1.8M | 108 | 68 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 49 | #1,245 of 2,394 | 1,326 | 73.0 | $167K | 109 | 435 |
| House cleaning | 46 | #503 of 847 | 49 | 2.7 | $4.8M | 75 | 84 |
| Auto repair and car care | 45 | #1,424 of 2,401 | 704 | 38.8 | $249K | 93 | 311 |
| Veterinarians | 44 | #892 of 1,485 | 61 | 3.4 | $2M | 72 | 48 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 40 | #1,020 of 1,493 | 132 | 7.3 | $1.8M | 61 | 192 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 40 | #1,272 of 1,771 | 203 | 11.2 | $1.2M | 69 | 288 |
| Auto repair shops | 39 | #1,698 of 2,378 | 450 | 24.8 | $390K | 88 | 261 |
| Pet stores | 34 | #731 of 974 | 52 | 2.9 | $2.3M | 51 | 14 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 33 | #1,127 of 1,461 | 90 | 5.0 | $1.3M | 52 | 40 |
| Pet businesses | 32 | #1,824 of 2,200 | 238 | 13.1 | $500K | 57 | 102 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.2 | Index only | 421 | 7 |
Household spending in York County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $175.4M | $966 | 101 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $406.5M | $2,239 | 86 |
| Food away from home | $733M | $4,037 | 99 |
| Groceries | $1.2B | $6,843 | 108 |
| Personal care products and services | $185.4M | $1,021 | 102 |
| Child care and other personal services | $103.9M | $572 | 99 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $166.8M | $918 | 93 |
| Medical and dental services | $220.9M | $1,216 | 94 |
| Pets | $119M | $655 | 72 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $413M | $2,274 | 111 |
| Vehicle insurance | $319.8M | $1,761 | 90 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $577.8M | $3,182 | 105 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $235.4M | $1,296 | 92 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $3.3B | $18,244 | 110 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in York County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 473,197+3.6% since 2020
- Households
- 181,583
- Median age
- 42.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 904 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 512
- Median household income
- $84,829+27.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $104,143
- Median home value
- $248,600
- Jobs located here
- 187,332
- Daytime population
- 423,675Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is York County, PA growing?
Population estimates put York County at 473,197 people in 2025, up 3.6% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 181,583 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 27.6%, before inflation.
How much do households in York County, PA spend?
Households in York County spend about $3.3B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $1.2B on groceries and $733M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in York County runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 111, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (72).
Which business types have the highest market scores in York County, PA?
Of the business types scored in York County, convenience stores (84), grocery and convenience stores (81) and grocery stores (81) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For convenience stores, that ranks #107 of 2,261 scored counties.
How does York County, PA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in York County is $84,829, 5% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $248,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for electricians (56% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for gas stations (72% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 55 of the 56 business types have a score in York County, each ranked against other counties.
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