Metro area profile · Pennsylvania
York-Hanover, PA metro area market data
How the York-Hanover metro area compares with other metro areas for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- 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
- 88
- Clothing, shoes and laundry, #7 of 387 scored metro areas
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What this means
The York-Hanover metro area has an estimated 473,197 people and 181,583 households. Population estimates show the York-Hanover metro area grew 3.6% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in the York-Hanover metro area is $84,829, 5% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 27.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the York-Hanover metro area runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 111, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (72).
Of the business types scored in the York-Hanover metro area, clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (88); clothing and shoe stores (87); and restaurants and cafes (85) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For clothing, shoe and laundry businesses, that ranks #7 of 387 scored metro areas.
The York-Hanover metro area is made up of one county, York County. 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).
All 56 business types in the York-Hanover metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the York-Hanover metro area with other metro areas 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 metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 88 | #7 of 387 | 282 | 15.5 | $1.5M | 166 | 86 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 87 | #10 of 387 | 180 | 9.9 | $2.3M | 181 | 73 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 85 | #5 of 387 | 1,502 | 82.7 | $488K | 132 | 624 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 85 | #8 of 387 | 770 | 42.4 | $952K | 143 | 218 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 82 | #5 of 387 | 385 | 21.2 | Index only | 158 | 76 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 82 | #7 of 387 | 126 | 6.9 | $5.8M | 157 | 66 |
| Property management | 82 | #8 of 374 | 35 | 1.9 | Index only | 170 | 44 |
| Real estate | 81 | #7 of 387 | 482 | 26.5 | Index only | 159 | 191 |
| Dry cleaners | 81 | #10 of 272 | 17 | 0.9 | $24.3M | 155 | 9 |
| Grocery stores | 80 | #21 of 387 | 97 | 5.3 | $12.8M | 138 | 60 |
| Spas and skin care | 77 | #8 of 387 | 115 | 6.3 | $1.6M | 184 | 33 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 76 | #28 of 387 | 324 | 17.8 | $3.8M | 113 | 86 |
| Convenience stores | 76 | #35 of 387 | 137 | 7.5 | $9.1M | 115 | 26 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 76 | #39 of 387 | 184 | 10.1 | $4M | 131 | 336 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 75 | #15 of 347 | 23 | 1.3 | $7.3M | 179 | 44 |
| Laundromats | 75 | #41 of 364 | 31 | 1.7 | $13.3M | 106 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 74 | #21 of 387 | 196 | 10.8 | $851K | 129 | 76 |
| Gyms | 74 | #24 of 387 | 103 | 5.7 | $1.6M | 124 | 44 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 74 | #29 of 290 | 9 | 0.5 | $19.5M | 142 | 9 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 71 | #35 of 387 | 70 | 3.9 | $2.4M | 118 | 32 |
| Gas stations | 71 | #53 of 387 | 56 | 3.1 | $7.3M | 304 | 115 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 71 | #56 of 387 | 84 | 4.6 | $2.6M | 148 | 189 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 70 | #59 of 387 | 176 | 9.7 | $1.3M | 128 | 115 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 69 | #37 of 373 | 59 | 3.2 | Index only | 144 | 23 |
| Child care and preschools | 68 | #65 of 387 | 91 | 5.0 | $1.1M | 114 | 97 |
| Chiropractors | 68 | #65 of 386 | 68 | 3.7 | $3.2M | 136 | 38 |
| Roofing and gutters | 67 | #66 of 381 | 79 | 4.4 | $7.3M | 86 | 23 |
| Tire shops | 67 | #93 of 386 | 62 | 3.4 | $2.8M | 113 | 19 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 66 | #75 of 387 | 1,326 | 73.0 | $167K | 109 | 435 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 66 | #75 of 386 | 64 | 3.5 | $3.5M | 110 | 22 |
| Insurance agencies | 66 | #100 of 387 | 193 | 10.6 | $1.7M | 132 | 134 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 65 | #46 of 387 | 673 | 37.1 | $275K | 129 | 241 |
| Pest control | 64 | #77 of 345 | 22 | 1.2 | $10.7M | 105 | 12 |
| Car washes and detailing | 64 | #94 of 387 | 75 | 4.1 | $2.3M | 93 | 14 |
| Hair salons | 63 | #72 of 387 | 358 | 19.7 | $518K | 120 | 129 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 62 | #97 of 387 | 120 | 6.6 | $4.8M | 101 | 156 |
| Barbershops | 62 | #98 of 387 | 84 | 4.6 | $2.2M | 117 | 10 |
| Home repair trades | 61 | #111 of 387 | 269 | 14.8 | $2.1M | 88 | 277 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 61 | #111 of 387 | 184 | 10.1 | $4M | 96 | 72 |
| Funeral homes | 59 | #127 of 377 | 38 | 2.1 | $740K | 109 | 26 |
| Physical therapy | 59 | #132 of 386 | 87 | 4.8 | $2.5M | 106 | 61 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 57 | #70 of 197 | 10 | 0.6 | $22.1M | 90 | 10 |
| Pizza | 56 | #148 of 387 | 170 | 9.4 | $4.3M | 85 | 336 |
| Electricians | 52 | #182 of 383 | 70 | 3.9 | $8.3M | 69 | 98 |
| Nail salons | 48 | #207 of 387 | 103 | 5.7 | $1.8M | 108 | 68 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 48 | #210 of 381 | 50 | 2.8 | $3.5M | 114 | 59 |
| House cleaning | 45 | #238 of 375 | 49 | 2.7 | $4.8M | 75 | 84 |
| Auto repair and car care | 41 | #268 of 387 | 704 | 38.8 | $249K | 93 | 311 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 38 | #283 of 387 | 203 | 11.2 | $1.2M | 69 | 288 |
| Veterinarians | 33 | #309 of 384 | 61 | 3.4 | $2M | 72 | 48 |
| Auto repair shops | 33 | #315 of 387 | 450 | 24.8 | $390K | 88 | 261 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 32 | #308 of 385 | 132 | 7.3 | $1.8M | 61 | 192 |
| Pet stores | 27 | #345 of 382 | 52 | 2.9 | $2.3M | 51 | 14 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 25 | #358 of 386 | 90 | 5.0 | $1.3M | 52 | 40 |
| Pet businesses | 25 | #359 of 387 | 238 | 13.1 | $500K | 57 | 102 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.2 | Index only | 421 | 7 |
Household spending in the York-Hanover metro area
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 the York-Hanover metro area
- 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 the York-Hanover, PA metro area growing?
Population estimates put the York-Hanover metro area at 473,197 people in 2025, up 3.6% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 181,583 households. Median household income rose 27.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in the York-Hanover, PA metro area spend?
Households in the York-Hanover metro area spend about $3.3B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $1.2B on groceries and $733M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the York-Hanover metro area 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).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the York-Hanover, PA metro area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the York-Hanover metro area are for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (88); clothing and shoe stores (87); and restaurants and cafes (85). The York-Hanover metro area ranks #7 of 387 scored metro areas for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses.
How does the York-Hanover, PA metro area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the York-Hanover metro area is $84,829 a year, 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. For its number of households, the York-Hanover metro area 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).
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 the York-Hanover metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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