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Living in West York borough

The city had 5 schools in 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$971 per month, while the median home value was US$123,600. In July 2026, West York borough had a population of 5,092. There were 1,042 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1929 sources

Population5,127people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,501EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent853.5EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.44%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,754offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 11% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean7.42µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to West York borough?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in West York borough.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 54.4%, and the vacancy rate was 4.16% in July 2026. 31.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
West York borough recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$971/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent31.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)4.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)916.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)4Official
Median monthly rent853.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes63 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is West York borough a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker56%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 47–65%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on education · range 51–69%
Student58%strong on cost, weak on work · range 48–68%
Family68%strong on family, weak on cost · range 59–77%
Retirement53%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 42–64%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.6% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 183 of 5,127 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$80,995 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in West York borough is 3.4%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income80,995 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband66.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with a broadband subscription90.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households without internet8.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with satellite internet1.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Median gross salary2,501 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,559 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov21Official
Unemployment rate3.44 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in West York borough?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,559 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,797of €2,795 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,795
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €916
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,797
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in West York borough Salary needed to live in West York borough

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to West York borough. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in West York borough. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher78.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Schools5 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents17.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio22 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents1,042 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,528 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in West York borough when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesWest York borough highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with West York borough highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
West York borough1,754
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,754 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Recorded violent crimes20 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time20.79 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers walking to work3.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for West York borough. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in West York borough.

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Climate and air quality

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in West York borough is 7.4 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.42 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202429Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average precipitation by monthJan 78.23 · Feb 66.04 · Mar 98.04 · Apr 87.12 · May 103.4 · Jun 97.28 · Jul 111.3 · Aug 100.8 · Sep 123.7 · Oct 100.1 · Nov 77.98 · Dec 88.9 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00368379 (SPRING GROVE)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading181 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean10.42 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation893.5 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature25.01 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature13 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature4.09 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign residents183 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population5,127 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics5,134 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value123,600 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Owner-occupied homes54.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Labour force participation rate71.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Residents born abroad3.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Non-citizens, share of residents2.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Flu vaccination coverage63.12 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage7Official
Mammography screening coverage71 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate8Official
Residents without health insurance6.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher17.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available88.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,616 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers mainly working from home10.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households using cellular data plans82.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official

Alternatives for people set on West York borough

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as a West York borough alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 980 km, better on 3 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,501 West York borough+93%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,754 West York borough−58%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,559 West York borough+14%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 3.4% West York borough+9%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 7.4 µg/m³ West York borough+5%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near West York borough

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Weigelstown 6.8 km away
Rent
1,280 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,521 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
East York 7.2 km away
Rent
1,253 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,982 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Red Lion borough 14.3 km away
Rent
816.7 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,269 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Columbia borough 24.4 km away
Rent
993.2 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,096 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Hanover borough 24.7 km away
Rent
1,050 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,044 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

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Allegan5,127 residentsEureka5,129 residentsLa Joya5,129 residentsDiboll5,125 residentsPupukea5,130 residentsMadison5,131 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around West York borough?

The median gross salary is 3,559 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in West York borough?

The unemployment rate is 3.44 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in West York borough?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.42 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is West York borough?

Police recorded 1,754 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in West York borough?

The published population is 5,127 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in West York borough?

183 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is West York borough a good place to live?

West York borough may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near West York borough?

York, Weigelstown, East York, Red Lion borough, Columbia borough are near West York borough. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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