CITY PROFILE
York, PA
WHAT LIVING HERE IS LIKE
York, PA is a smaller metro with a temperate four-season climate, moderate sunshine, and a wet climate—so expect real winters, genuine springs and falls, and regular rain year-round. Homes are moderately priced for the dataset, making it an accessible option if you're weighing affordability against seasonal weather.
By the numbers
| Typical home value | $310K · Zillow, May 2026 (ZHVI) |
|---|---|
| Typical rent | $1,384/mo · Zillow, May 2026 (ZORI) |
| Average temperature | 11.4°C · warmest 24.4°C · coolest -2.1°C · NASA POWER |
| Annual precipitation | 1164 mm · NASA POWER |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.04 kWh/m²/day · NASA POWER (annual mean) |
| Metro size rank (US) | #122 · Zillow SizeRank |
Match scores
- Affordable to buy87
- Affordable to rent81
- Climate comfort54
- Plenty of sunshine44
- Big-city amenities71
Scores are 0–100, normalised across the metros we cover, derived from the sourced figures above (higher = better on that factor). A research aid, not a recommendation to move. Job market, safety, and healthcare access need key-gated feeds (BLS, FBI, Census) not yet wired — see the methodology.
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