July 2012 Issue
York County Pennsylvania Economic and Community Profile
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ork County is located in the South Central Region of Pennsylvania and in recent decades has been an area of dynamic economic growth. The principal development area in the County encompasses the City of York and adjacent municipalities and accounts for nearly half of the population. An equally dynamic, but smaller development area, is centered around the Borough of Hanover.
York County, PA Population 1980*
1990*
2000*
2010*
2020** Projection
York City
44,619
42,192
40,862
43,718
41,267
York County
312,963
339,574
381,751
434,972
484,909
Source: * US Census; ** York County Planning Commission
Age Distribution Population
Percent
Under 5 Years
26,592
6.1%
5—9 years
28,187
6.5%
10—14 years
28,902
6.6%
15—19 years
29,507
6.8%
20—29 years
50,038
11.5%
30—39 years
53,720
12.4%
40—49 years
67,062
15.4%
50—59 years
64,165
14.7%
60—69 years
44,628
10.2%
70—79 years
25,033
5.8%
80 years and over
17,138
3.9%
Median Age
York County, PA is one of the fastest growing counties in Pennsylvania, with an increased population of 12.4% from 2000 to 2009 compared to a state-wide average population change of 2.6%.
Population by Race
White African American Hispanic or Latino
40.1
Asian
Source: US Census 2010
American Indian or Alaska Native Hawaiian Source: US Census 2010
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Other
Population Municipality
Population
Municipality
Population
Municipality
Population
Carroll Township
5,939
Hopewell Township
5,435
Shrewsbury Borough
3,823
Chanceford Township
6,111
Jackson Township
7,494
Shrewsbury Township
6,447
Codorus Township
3,796
Jacobus Borough
1,841
Spring Garden Township
12,578
Conewago Township
7,510
Jefferson Borough
733
Spring Grove Borough
2,167
Cross Roads Borough
512
Lewisberry Borough
362
Springettsbury Township
26,668
4,049
Loganville Borough
1,240
Springfield Township
5,152
Lower Chanceford Township
3,028
Stewartstown Borough
2,089
Dallastown Borough Delta Borough
728
Dillsburg Borough
2,563
Lower Windsor Township
7,382
Warrington Township
4,532
Dover Borough
2,007
Manchester Borough
2,763
Washington Township
2,673
Dover Township
21,078
Manchester Township
18,161
Wellsville Borough
East Hopewell Township
2,416
Manheim Township
3,380
West Manchester Township
18,894
East Manchester Township
7,264
Monaghan Township
2,630
West Manheim Township
7,744
905
Mount Wolf Borough
1,393
West York Borough
4,617
New Freedom Borough
4,464
Windsor Borough
1,319
Windsor Township
17,504
East Prospect Borough Fairview Township Fawn Grove Borough
16,668
242
452
New Salem Borough
724
Fawn Township
3,099
Newberry Township
15,285
Winterstown Borough
632
Felton Borough
506
North Codorus Township
8,905
Wrightsville Borough
2,310
4,678
North Hopewell Township
2,791
Yoe Borough
1,018
489
North York Borough
1,914
York City
43,718
Glen Rock Borough
2,025
Paradise Township
3,766
York Haven Borough
Goldsboro Borough
952
Peach Bottom Township
4,813
York Township
15,612
Yorkana Borough
Franklin Township Franklintown Borough
Hallam Borough
2,673
Penn Township
Hanover Borough
15,289
Railroad Borough
278
Heidelberg Township
3,078
Red Lion Borough
6,373
Hellam Township
6,043
Seven Valleys Borough
York County Total
709 27,793 229
434,972
517
Source: US Census 2010
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Labor Statistics Labor Force York County May 2011
York County April 2012
York County May 2012
Pennsylvania May 2012
United States May 2012
Labor Force
223,300
225,000
227,100
6,449,000
154,998,000
Employment
206,900
209,500
210,600
5,977,000
142,727,000
Unemployment
16,400
15,500
16,500
472,000
12,271,000
7.4%
6.9%
7.2%
7.3%
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
Source: Center for Workforce Information and Analysis—York-Hanover MSA (Not Seasonally Adjusted)
Unemployment Rate 10.0 8.0 6.0 4.0 2.0
0.0 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 York County
Pennsylvania
United States
Did you know that York County unemployment rates are historically lower than the State and National average?
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Industry Trends York County Industry Trends NAICS
Number of Establishments
Industry
Number of Employees
2009
2010
2009
2010
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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
53
55
452
494
21
Mining
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
22
Utilities
12
15
1,247
1,231
23
Construction
927
887
9,786
9,532
Manufacturing
620
598
34,273
32,631
Wholesale Trade
494
490
5,907
5,734
1,238
1,216
21,261
21,096
31-33 42 44-45
Retail Trade
48-49
Transportation and Warehousing
250
240
6,831
7,025
51
Information
87
83
1,915
1,961
52
Finance and Insurance
497
480
3,856
3,517
53
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
271
269
1,589
1,527
54
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
771
758
5,319
5,160
55
Management of Companies and Enterprises
61
67
3,014
3.323
56
Admin., Support, Waste Management, Remediation
438
441
6,656
7,382
61
Educational Services
71
77
2,049
2,209
62
Health Care and Social Assistance
1,082
1,162
22,304
22,509
71
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
127
129
2,038
2,031
72
Accommodation and Food Services
725
722
12,999
12,512
81
Other Services (except Public Administration)
852
845
5,935
6,074
82
Public Administration
426
432
21,196
21,362
York County TOTAL
9,015
8,973
168,681
167,625
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry—Center for Workforce Information & Analysis * Information not available.
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Income & COLI
Income York County
Pennsylvania
United States
Per Capita Income
$26,702
$26,374
$26,059
Median Household Income
$56,368
$49,288
$50,046
Source: U.S. Census Bureau—American Community Survey 2010 (1 year)
Cost of Living Index—First Quarter 2012 Component Index Weights Urban Area & State
100% 13% Composite Grocery Index Item
29% Housing
10% Utilities
9% Trans.
4% Health Care
35% Misc.
York, Pennsylvania MSA
101.4
99.4
97.6
101.2
101.0
100.3
105.8
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania MSA
98.0
96.7
94.1
107.2
102.0
90.4
98.6
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania MSA
93.7
101.8
77.9
99.5
106.6
93.4
98.1
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania MSA
124.5
124.7
140.5
129.3
105.6
105.4
117.4
Baltimore, Maryland PMSA
116.6
111.9
157.6
102.7
101.5
100.3
94.0
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria DC-VA
144.6
113.2
248.4
103.4
107.6
101.9
97.1
The index measures relative price levels for consumer goods and services in participating areas. The average for all participating places, both metropolitan and non-metropolitan, equals 100, and each participant’s index is read as a percentage of the average for all places. Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index.
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Top Employers Rank
Name of Employer
Rank
Name of Employers
1
York Hospital
26
Dallastown Area School District
2
Federal Government
27
Wellspan Health
3
York County Local Government
28
Heartland Employment Services
4
Wal-Mart Associates, Inc.
29
York City School District
5
Giant Food Stores LLC
30
Aerotek Inc.
6
Harley-Davidson Motor Co
31
South Western School District
7
Wellspan Medical Group
32
Exelon Generation Company LLC
8
Kinsley Construction, Inc.
33
York College of Pennsylvania
9
ES3 LLC
34
West Shore School District
10
UTZ Quality Foods Inc
35
GMRI Inc
11
BAE Systems
36
Northeastern School District
12
Hanover Hospital Inc
37
Stone & Webster Construction Services
13
Weis Markets Inc
38
York County Agricultural Society
14
Rutter’s Farm Stores
39
Gichner Systems Group Inc.
15
Memorial Hospital
40
JDCS Enterprise
16
P.H. Glatfelter Company
41
Spring Grove School District
17
FedEx Ground Package System, Inc.
42
Voith Hydro Inc
18
York International Corporation
43
Lutheran Social Services
19
Lincoln Intermediate Unit #12
44
D F Stauffer Biscuit
20
Graham Packaging Company
45
United Natural Foods Inc
21
R. H. Sheppard, Inc.
46
The Bon Ton Stores Inc
22
Red Lion Area School District
47
Rite Aid Headquarters Corp
23
Central York School District
48
Target Corp
24
Snyder’s-Lance
49
Dover Area School District
25
State Government
50
Lowe’s Home Centers Inc
* Pennsylvania State Government includes all state employment except Pennsylvania State University, SEPTA and the System of Higher Education. Source: Center for Workforce Information and Analysis—Data provided is for 3rd Quarter 2011
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Transportation
York is located within one day’s drive of more than 40% of the nation’s population and 60% of Canada’s population.
Highway Distances to Major Markets Market
York County offers a sophisticated transportation network with over 3,788 miles of roads, major interstates, 2 Class I railroads, and easy access to commercial airports and seaports.
Approximate Distance (miles)
Baltimore, MD
55
Boston, MA
388
Chicago, IL
666
Columbus, OH
386
Harrisburg, PA
33
New York, NY
189
Newark, NJ
164
Norfolk, VA
265
Philadelphia, PA
87
Pittsburgh, PA
218
Raleigh, NC
337
Washington, DC
87
Source: AAA, White Rose Motor Club
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Commercial Airports Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) May 2011
2011 YTD
May 2012
2012 YTD
Enplanements
57,428
261,671
57,165
266,056
Deplanements
56,550
256,055
56,693
262,905
Total Passengers
113,978
517,726
113,858
528,961
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport led all major U.S. airports in February 2009 for on-time arrival of flights (88.8%).
Source: HIA Airport Monthly Statistics
Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport May 2011
2011 YTD
May 2012
2012 YTD
Enplanements
1,035,623
14,286,919
1,029,790
15,695,055
Deplanements
1,042,925
14,266,037
1,028,936
15,641,573
Total Passengers
2,078,648
28,553,056
2,068,728
31,346,630
Source: BWI Airport Monthly Statistics
Capital City Airport (KCXY) —Operational Statistics
York Airport experiences approximately 50,000 annual operations.
Total Aircraft Based on the Field
88
Aircraft Operations: Avg. 108/Day
Single Engine Airplanes
62
2%
Air Taxi
Multi Engine Airplanes
19
46%
General Aviation Itinerant
Jet Airplanes
2
6%
Military
Helicopters
5
46%
General Aviation Local
Source: AirNav.com—December 13, 2011
York Airport (KTHV) —Operational Statistics Total Aircraft Based on the Field
82
Air Operations: Avg. 139/Day
Single Engine Airplanes
63
3%
Multi Engine Airplanes
12
39% General Aviation Itinerant
Jet Airplanes
2
< 1% Military
Helicopters
5
57% General Aviation Local
Air Taxi
Source: AirNav.com—For a 12-month period ending December 9, 2011
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Railroads The following companies provide rail service to the York County Region: CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT)
Pennsylvania is fifth in the nation for number of miles of railroad operated with 5,184 miles.
Canadian Pacific Railway (CPRS) Maryland & PA Railway Company Maryland & PA Railroad Preservation Society Norfolk Southern (NS) Stewartstown Railroad Company York Railway Company
Public Transportation rabbittransit, York Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public transportation system, provides a variety of transportation services to the residents of York County. 1,783,391 Annual Trips for York and Adams County residents 696,814 Trips to Work 157,895 Trips to Work for Persons with Disabilities 200,770 Trips to Medical Facilities 250,224 Trips for Seniors 64% of Riders were between the ages of 18-45 rabbittransit operates a Downtown York Trolley with seasonal service free to passengers 77% of Riders use the bus as their only available transportation Source: RabbitTransit Annual Report 2010-2011
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Commuting Patterns
York County’s residents mean travel time to work is 25.9 minutes, according the 2010 American Community Survey (1 year).
11.9% Worked in PA 20.4% Worked in York County
88.1% Worked Outside of York County
67.7%
Worked Outside of PA
Source: American Community Survey 2010 (1 year)
Workers Traveling to York County for Employment: 11,152 — Adams County, PA 2,365 — Dauphin County, PA 67 — Juniata County, PA 266 — Lebanon County, PA 371 — Perry County, PA
3,807 — Cumberland County, PA 402 — Franklin County, PA 4,018 — Lancaster County, PA 2,456 — State of Maryland
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry—US Census 2000
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Utilities—Electric FirstEnergy Corporation is a diversified energy company headquartered in Akron, Ohio. Its subsidiaries and affiliates are involved in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, as well as energy management and other energy-related services. It is the nation’s fifth largest investor-owned electric system, serving 4.5 million customers within 36,100 square miles of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Met-Ed, the local affiliate of FirstEnergy, is based in Reading, Pennsylvania and provides electric service to 495,000 residential and business customers within 3,300 square miles of southern and southeastern Pennsylvania.
The PPL Brunner Island power plant delivers electricity to a small territory in Northern York County. The coal-fired plant employs more than 240 workers.
Power generators in or around York County Power Plant
Average Capacity
Conowingo Hydroelectric Plant
1.6 billon kW hours annually
Calpine York Energy Center
565 megawatts
Delta Power Plant
545 megawatts
Modern Landfill Production Plant
9 megawatts
PH Glatfelter Company
109.5 megawatts
Tolna Power Plant
54 megawatts
York Cogen Facility
68.8 megawatts
York County Solid Waste Authority
36.5 megawatts
York Haven Dam
19.6 megawatts Source: Powerplantjobs.com
Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, located in York County, PA, is a 3-unit nuclear generating facility, owned and operated by Exelon Generation and PSEG Nuclear, LLC. Peach Bottom has about 800 employees, not including contractors.
York County’s solar power projects generate more than 3.3 megawatts of power each year. That number will continue to increase as more projects are completed. According to the Pew Charitable Trust, PA is providing the 3rd highest number of green jobs in the US. PA is also 3rd in the US for installed solar capacity.
Did you know that Pennsylvania electricity was deregulated in January 2011?
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Utilities—Pipelines & Natural Gas
Spectra Energy, one of North America’s premier natural gas pipeline infrastructure companies, consists of gathering and processing, transmission and storage, and distribution businesses. Spectra Energy’s businesses include Texas Eastern Transmission; Algonquin Gas Transmission; East Tennessee Natural Gas; Union Gas; BC Pipeline Division; BC Field Services Division; Natural Gas Liquids Division; and Market Hub Partners. Natural gas operations include more than 19,100 miles of transmission pipeline and approximately 285 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of storage capacity in the United States and Canada. Spectra Energy currently has about 7,300 employees. TEMAX (Texas Eastern Market Expansion) interconnects Clarington, Ohio and Transco’s Station 195 in York County, Pennsylvania. Capacity of the line is 455 million cubic feet per day.
Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania is a subsidiary of NiSource, Inc., the second largest natural gas distributor in the U.S. They serve more than 413,000 customers in 26 counties in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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UGI’s Gas Division provides natural gas service to approximately 563,000 customers in portions of 45 eastern, northeastern and central Pennsylvania counties. A small portion of Northern York County falls under UGI coverage area.
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Utilities—Water
The York Water Company is the oldest investor-owned water utility in the United States. The company’s service territory is approximately 150 square miles, located in Southcentral Pennsylvania. The company is engaged in the business of impounding, purifying and distributing water within its franchised territory, and is regulated by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC). The company serves an estimated population of 170,000 through approximately 59,000 service connections. The company’s present average daily consumption is approximately 18.1 million gallons, and its present average daily availability is approximately 35 million gallons.
Other water providers in York County include the following: Dallastown/Yoe Water Authority Delta Municipal Waterworks Dillsburg Borough Authority Dover Borough Water System Franklintown Borough Municipal Authority Glen Rock Water Authority Goldsboro Borough Water Company Hanover Municipal Waterworks Heidelberg Water Company, Inc. Marietta Gravity Water Company New Freedom Municipal Waterworks Newberry System Pennsylvania American Water Company Red Lion Municipal Authority Shrewsbury Municipal Authority Stewartstown Borough Authority West Manchester Township Authority West Manheim Municipal Authority Windsor Borough Authority
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Utilitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Communications There are about 20 broadband providers serving York County.
Mobile wireless service is available throughout the County.
DSL Service - Green
Fiber Service - Brown
Cable Service - Blue
Fixed Wireless Service - Pink
Source: PA Broadband Mapping Viewer, July 2011. The data is highly dynamic. To confirm, one should contact the respective broadband service provider.
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Tax Rates Business Privilege Tax Rates
Pennsylvania Tax Rates Corporate Net Income Tax (last changed in 1995)
9.99%
Personal Income Tax
3.07%
Corporate Loans Tax
4 mills
Capital Stock & Foreign Franchise Tax (exemption $125,000; minimum tax $0) (last changed in 2010)
2.89 mills
Realty Transfer Tax (last changed in 1998)
1%
Sales Tax (last changed in 1968)
6%
State Real Property Tax
None
Unemployment Compensation, Employer (on first $8,000 of wages for each employee): Standard Rate (2011)
6.8032%
New Employers (last changed in 2008)
3.7030%
Employee (imposed on total wages)
Municipality
Wholesale
Retail
Other
Conewago Twp
1.00
1.50
1.50
Dover Twp
1.00
1.50
0.00
Hanover Boro
0.00
0.00
2.00
Manchester Twp
1.00
1.50
0.00
North York Boro
.001
.001
.001
Spring Garden Twp
1.00
1.50
1.50
Springettsbury Twp
0.75
1.50
1.50
West Manchester Twp
1.00
1.50
1.50
West York Boro
1.00
1.50
1.50
York City
1.50
3.50
0.00
York Twp
0.50
1.00
1.00
None
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry and Pennsylvania Association of Realtors
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Center for Local Government Services, Municipal Statistics and Information Divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;2011
Real Estate Tax Bill York County Taxes York County Real Estate Taxâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;2012
4.150 mills
Local Earned Income Tax
.50% of employees
Source: County of York
Assessed Value of Property
Assessment of $100,000
Total
School Millage Rate (29.540)
100,000 x .0310778
$3,107.80
Township Millage Rate (17.39)
100,000 x .0138640
$1,386.40
County Millage Rate (4.150)
100,000 x .004150
$415
Total Tax
$4,909.20
*The estimated real estate tax bill is calculated utilizing 2011 York City tax rates.
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Real Estate TaxTaxes Rates Municipal & School Local Municipal Real Estate Taxes
School District Real Estate Taxes
Source: Municipal Statistics Tax Reports, 2011 Other municipal and school taxes may apply. For more information on tax rates, visit munstatspa.dced.state.pa.us.
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Early Childhood Education Public Full Day Kindergarten 2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
Number of Children Enrolled in York County
2,340
2,683
2,808
3,129
Percent of Children Enrolled in York County
47.25%
54.02%
53.65%
59.29%
Percent of Children Enrolled in PA
62.2%
65.7%
68.0%
70.9%
Source: Kids Count Data Center
2009-2010 Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Grantees in York County: Crispus Attucks Association, Inc. Knowledge Learning Corporation School District of City of York York Day Nursery, Inc. York Jewish Community Center YWCA of York Day Care Center
Percentage of children under age 5 served in Early Education Programs York County
Pennsylvania
Child Care Works
10.1%
11.6%
Early Intervention
8.1%
8.6%
Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program
2.4%
4.6%
Keystone STARS
12.2%
14.9%
PA Pre-K Counts
1.1%
1.6%
All Publically-funded Quality Early Education Programs*
26.9%
35.8%
Source: Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning, 2009-10 Annual Report * All publicly-funded quality early education programs include Nurse-Family Partnership, Parent-Child Home Program, Head Start, PA Pre-K Counts, PA Pact for Pre-K, School Based Pre-K, Early Intervention, and Keystone STARS
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Education
Public School Enrollment in York County School System
Location
Number of Students Elementary
Middle
High
Enrollment
Central York
York
3,075
905
1,687
5,667
Crispus Attucks
York
N/A
N/A
109
109
Dallastown
1,795
2,376
1,879
6,050
Dover
1,984
590
1,039
3,613
Wrightsville
1,216
605
762
2,583
Hanover
662
467
498
1,627
Helen Thackston Charter School
York
N/A
411
N/A
411
Lincoln CS
York
740
N/A
N/A
740
New Hope Academy
York
N/A
N/A
522
522
Manchester
1,757
971
1,038
3,766
Northern
Dillsburg
1,394
737
1,047
3,178
Red Lion
Red Lion
2,948
900
1,689
5,537
South Eastern
Fawn Grove
1,113
898
943
2,954
South Western
Hanover
1,859
940
1,298
4,097
Glen Rock
1,683
490
1,003
3,176
Spring Grove
1,420
1,209
1,198
3,827
Lewisberry
3,567
1,876
2,500
7,943
West York
York
1,396
770
975
3,141
York City
York
2,797
1,584
1,343
5,724
York Suburban
York
1,353
688
927
2,968
York County School of Technology
York
N/A
N/A
1,576
1,576
30,759
16,417
22,033
69,209
Dallastown Dover Eastern York Hanover
Northeastern
Southern Spring Grove West Shore
York County Total
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Educationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;2010-11
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PSSA Scores
PSSA Scores for York County Public Schools 8th Grade
Reading
Math
% Advanced
% Proficient
% Basic
% Below Basic
% Advanced
% Proficient
% Basic
% Below Basic
Central York
48.4
35.4
9.6
6.6
57.6
28.6
9.0
4.9
Dallastown
46.9
36.7
11.0
5.5
54.6
31.1
9.3
5.0
Dover Area
35.2
37.8
16.9
10.2
42.9
32.3
13.6
11.2
Eastern York
35.0
39.6
13.8
11.6
45.6
33.4
12.2
8.9
Hanover Public
29.6
39.1
16.1
15.1
41.3
30.3
14.4
14.0
Northeastern
37.6
41.3
13.9
7.1
49.3
32.6
11.2
6.8
Northern York
43.0
38.8
11.2
6.9
51.8
29.9
12.2
6.2
Red Lion Area
33.1
41.8
15.1
10.1
54.2
30.1
10.1
5.6
South Eastern
41.3
38.4
12.2
8.1
53.3
29.2
10.4
7.0
South Western
38.8
39.6
13.0
8.6
52.9
31.4
10.2
5.5
Southern York
47.7
38.1
9.3
4.8
57.5
29.3
9.0
4.2
Spring Grove
38.8
41.1
11.9
8.2
51.6
30.7
10.0
7.8
West Shore
40.0
36.4
13.4
10.2
45.1
29.5
13.1
12.4
West York Area
37.9
37.8
14.0
10.3
53.4
28.9
9.9
7.8
York City
12.9
30.2
22.1
34.8
21.3
29.4
19.8
29.4
York Suburban
53.2
33.7
8.8
4.3
65.2
23.9
7.7
3.1
School District
A comparison of reading and math scores in public schools in York County for the 2010-2011 school year. For complete statewide scores and more information visit the Pennsylvania Department of Education website at www.dpe.state.us.
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Education Public High School Graduates and Post Secondary Education Rates Total Graduates
2 or 4 Year College/ University
Central York
397
311
6
12
81.4%
Dallastown
426
298
8
14
73.2%
Dover
230
134
7
10
62.6%
Eastern York
182
126
15
6
72.5%
Hanover
87
49
2
4
60.9%
Northeastern York
205
128
15
16
70.2%
Northern York County
266
184
5
16
75.2%
Red Lion
396
243
15
27
68.2%
South Eastern
209
158
0
9
79.9%
South Western
308
215
7
13
74.0%
Southern York County
249
161
10
6
67.1%
Spring Grove
318
193
7
22
67.6%
West Shore
574
423
3
1
73.9%
West York
184
137
2
2
75.5%
York City
255
148
7
8
61.2%
York Suburban
179
140
3
0
78.2%
4,465
3048
112
166
71.4%
School
York County Total
Specialized Non Degree Total Post Associates Post Secondary Degree Secondary Bound
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Educationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;2010-2011
Secondary Bound Graduates
Drop-Out Rate York County Enrollment
Drop-Out Rate
2006-2007
33,326
1.8%
66.7%
2007-2008
32,550
1.8%
4,971
65.7%
2008-2009
32,728
1.7%
2009-2010
4,979
66.1%
2009-2010
32,272
1.4%
2010-2011
4,828
69.9%
2010-2011
32,274
1.5%
School Year
Public Graduates
% Secondary Bound
2006-2007
4,792
69.5%
2007-2008
4,773
2008-2009
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
School Year
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
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School Districts
School District
Address
Website
Central York
775 Marion Road, York
Dallastown Area
Number of Schools Elementary
Middle
High
www.cysd.k12.pa.us/
5
1
1
700 New School Lane, Dallastown
www.dallastown.net/
5
2
1
Dover Area
2 School Lane, Dover
www.edline.net/pages/ Dover_Area_School_District
5
1
1
Eastern York
120 South Third Street, Wrightsville
www.easternyork.com/
3
1
1
Hanover Public
403 Moul Avenue, Hanover
www.hpsd.k12.pa.us/
3
1
1
Northeastern
41 Harding Street, Manchester
www.nesd.k12.pa.us/
4
3
1
Northern
149 South Baltimore Street, Dillsburg
www.northernpolarbears.com/
4
1
1
Red Lion
696 Delta Road, Red Lion
red1.pa.schoolwebpages.com/
7
1
1
South Eastern
377 Main Street, Fawn Grove
www.sesdweb.net/sesd/
3
2
1
South Western
225 Bowman Road, Hanover
www.swsd.k12.pa.us/
4
1
1
Southern
3280 Fissels Church Road, Glen Rock
www.syc.k12.pa.us/
3
1
1
Spring Grove
100 East College Avenue, Spring Grove
www.sgasd.org/
3
2
1
West Shore
507 Fishing Creek Road, New Cumberland
www.wssd.k12.pa.us/
8
4
2
West York
2605 West Market Street, York
www.wyasd.k12.pa.us/
4
1
1
York City
31 North Pershing Avenue, York
www.ycs.k12.pa.us/
7
2
2
York Suburban
1800 Hollywood Drive, York
www.yshs.k12.pa.us/
4
1
1
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Home Education Home Education Students by School District and Age Group 2009-2010 School District
Total
Central York SD
86
Dallastown Area SD
116
Dover Area SD
118
Eastern York SD
92
Hanover Public SD
32
Northeastern York SD
83
Northern York County SD
125
Red Lion Area SD
188
South Eastern SD
103
South Western SD
68
Southern York County SD
87
Spring Grove Area SD
151
West Shore SD
170
West York Area SD
62
York City SD
37
York Suburban SD
36
York County Total
1,554
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Charter Schools Charter Schools in York County: Crispus Attucks YouthBuild Charter School Helen Thackston Charter School Lincoln Charter School New Hope Academy Charter School York Academy Regional Charter School
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Private Education Private School
Grade Level
Enrollment
Bairs Codorus Mennonite School
1 to 12
14
Bible Baptist Christian Academy
K5 to 12
134
Blue Bird Meadow School
1 to 12
31
Cherry Ridge School
1 to 12
18
Pre-K to 12
322
Early Learning Center
K5 to 8
27
Family Life Ministries International Acad.
1 to 12
8
Hanover Mennonite School
1 to 12
34
Hope Christian School of Hanover
1 to 12
66
Kralltown Mennonite School
1 to 12
34
Logos Academy
K5 to 8
164
Missionary Bible Baptist Academy
K5 to 12
15
Montessori Children House of York
K5 to 6
81
New Freedom Christian School
K5 to 12
27
Old Paths Christian Academy
K5 to 12
6
Pleasant Hills Christian School
1 to 12
36
K5 to 12
211
Rolling Ridge School
1 to 12
24
Shrewsbury Christian Academy
K5 to 8
111
Singing Meadow Amish School
1 to 12
35
St. John Lutheran School
K5 to 6
45
St. Joseph School
K5 to 8
333
St. Patrick School
K5 to 6
139
St. Rosa of Lima School
K5 to 6
101
St. Vincent DePaul School
K5 to 8
93
Sunnyburn School
1 to 12
26
K5 to 12
29
1 to 12
32
York Country Day School
Pre-K to 12
207
York Catholic High School
7 to 12
655
York Seventh Day Advent School
K5 to 8
28
Christian School of York
Red Lion Christian School
Temple Christian Academy Tidings of Peace Christian School
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education 2010-2011
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Colleges & Universities Pennsylvania 4-year Colleges & Universities Within a 50 Mile Radius of York County Type
Website
City
Enrollment 2010-11
Degrees 2009-2010
Central Pennsylvania College
Private
www.centralpenn.edu/
Summerdale
1,495
303
Dickinson College
Private
www.dickinson.edu/
Carlisle
2,414
543
Elizabethtown College
Private
www.etown.edu/
Elizabethtown
2,417
613
Franklin & Marshall College
Private
www.fandm.edu/
Lancaster
2,335
467
Gettysburg College
Private
www.gettysburg.edu/
Gettysburg
2,485
623
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Private
www.harrisburgu.net/
Harrisburg
373
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Lancaster Bible College
Private
www.lbc.edu/
Lancaster
1,112
233
Lancaster Theological Seminary
Private
www.lts.org/lancasterseminary/
Lancaster
145
31
Lutheran Theological Seminary
Private
www.ltsg.edu/
Gettysburg
168
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Messiah College
Private
www.messiah.edu/
Grantham
2,932
636
Millersville University
Public
www.millersville.edu/
Millersville
8,729
1,719
Penn State Dickinson School of Law
Public
law.psu.edu/
Carlisle
214
117
Penn State University– Harrisburg
Public
hbg.psu.edu/
Harrisburg
4,224
984
Penn State University—College of Medicine
Public
pennstatehershey.org/
Hershey
800
222
Penn State University—York
Public
www.yk.psu.edu/
York
1,509
136
Pennsylvania College of Art & Design
Private
www.pcad.edu/
Lancaster
282
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Shippensburg University
Public
www.ship.edu/
Shippensburg
8,326
1,660
Widener University—Harrisburg
Private
www.widener.edu/
Harrisburg
528
128
York College of Pennsylvania
Private
www.ycp.edu/
York
5,606
1,103
Name
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education—College/University Profiles June 2010/11
Pennsylvania 2-year Colleges Within a 50 Mile Radius of York County Name
Type
Website
HACC—Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, and York Campuses
Public—2 year
www.hacc.edu/
Lancaster General College
Private—2 year www.lancastergeneralcollege.edu/
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education—College/University Profiles June 2009
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York County Higher Education York College of Pennsylvania 2011 Fall Enrollment Undergraduate Graduate
Penn State University—York Campus
FullTime
PartTime
Total
4,669
677
5,346
46
214
260
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
2011 Fall Enrollment Undergraduate Graduate
FullTime
PartTime
Total
948
445
1,393
0
0
0
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
HACC—York Campus has nearly 3,000 students and is HACC’s fastest growing campus.
Technical & Business Schools in York County
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The Art Institute of York—Pennsylvania www.artinstitute.edu/york
Consolidated School of Business—York Campus www.csb.edu
York County School of Technology—Adult Education www.ycstech.org
York Technical Institute—York Campus www.yti.edu
York Technical Institute—Motorcycle Technology www.yti.edu
Yorktowne Business Institute, Inc. www.ybi.edu
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Healthcare Hospitals Located in York County Average Length of Stay
Occupancy Rate
5,525
4.59
65.5
4,872
4,863
3.93
52.4
28,428
28,323
5.00
70.7
Licensed Beds
Set-Up & Staffed Beds
Admissions
Discharges
Hanover Hospital
106
106
5,512
Memorial Hospital
100
100
York Hospital
572
549
Hospital
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Health—Bureau of Health Statistics & Research, 2010-2011
Memorial Hospital was named one of the top two hospitals in the country for customer service by AAHCP. In 2011, Memorial Hospital was named 100 Best Places to Work in PA for the 10th year in the row.
York Hospital is ranked among the top 100 open heart surgery programs and recognized by US News and World Report as one of the country’s top 50 hospitals for orthopedics. Wellspan was named in Training magazine’s top 50 for 2012 along with organizations such as the U.S. Navy and Microsoft. The network was also named a Top 100 Integrated Healthcare Network for the 6th consecutive year in 2012.
Nursing Homes Located in York County Number of Nursing Homes
Licensed Beds
Average Occupancy Rate
Average Length of Stay (Days)
Avg. Semi-Private Daily Room Rate
16
2,211
93.16
192
$269
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Health—Bureau of Health Statistics & Research, 2010
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Retirement & Senior Living There are many services available to York County seniors and retirees, including 4 adult day service centers, 16 senior centers, and 14 retirement and independent living communities.
For more information on York County senior resources, visit York County Area Agency on Aging at www.ycaa.org
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Real Estate Northern York County: In the northern part of the county, Fairview Township has a heavy concentration of suburban neighborhoods, providing housing for those who work in and around Harrisburg. Options include old farms, small town dwellings and even new developments.
City of York: There are incentives to attract new residents and encourage the renovation of the City’s historic homes. New development and renovation is currently underway as part of the Codorus Creek Corridor improvement project, which includesnew residential, recreational and commercial recreational construction projects along the Codorus Creek. Downtown York offers a variety of urban living options from the new condos at Codo 28 to the new lofts at the Rosenmiller building, to the fabulous 3-story brownstones.
Greater York: Most of the county’s population is located in the suburban areas around the city. You will find plenty of housing options, including single wooded lots, middle-class neighborhoods and upscale communities. The townships and boroughs in this region have seen increased population and new development. Great examples are Manchester Township, Dallastown and Red Lion.
Hanover Area: The Hanover area is the county’s second largest population center, with a strong presence of retail and manufacturing industries. Hanover is a designated historic district, and its active preservation movement has kept the quaint charm of the town intact. Restored Victorian and Colonial style homes are among the unique housing options in the downtown area. Surrounding areas include Penn and Heidelberg Townships.
Southern York County: Southern York County is the place to go for a rural and small-town feel without sacrificing the career opportunities of a major metropolitan region. This area sits between York City and Baltimore, and people who live here enjoy an easy commute to both. Housing opportunities include 18th century farms and white-picket-fence neighborhoods just outside towns like Shrewsbury, Stewartstown and New Freedom.
Source: www.Relocationlink.com
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Construction New Construction Permits by Type of Use in York County Type of Permit
Number Issued
Cost of Construction
2009
2010
2009
2010
Residential
916
815
$150,964,008
$132,835,788
Commercial
32
23
$56,446,979
$78,966,449
Industrial
3
7
$9,401,883
$48,014,810
Public
4
3
$13,650,968
$18,000,200
Total
955
848
$230,463,838
$277,817,247
Source: York County Planning Commission
York County Municipalities with Most New Residential Constructionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;2010 Single Home
Mobile/ Modular
Franklin Township
6
York Township
Duplex
Apartment
6
0
0
82
94
22
1
2
37
0
62
Conewago Township
30
7
0
22
0
59
Fairview Township
34
2
0
19
0
55
Windsor Township
52
2
0
0
0
54
Dover Township
25
6
8
14
0
53
Shrewsbury Township
46
1
0
0
0
47
Hanover Borough
2
0
0
39
0
41
Municipality
Source: York County Planning Commission
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Townhome/ Condo
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Home Sales
Home Sales by School District 2009 Total Homes Sold
2009 Median Sale Price
2010 Total Homes Sold
2010 Median Sale Price
2011 Total Homes Sold
2011 Median Sale Price
Central
439
$163,000
421
$170,000
356
$173,900
Dallastown
456
$172,900
403
$175,000
387
$160,475
Dover
242
$147,900
270
$146,824
252
$136,675
Eastern
142
$140,700
165
$139,900
137
$130,000
Hanover
130
$147,700
111
$137,000
114
$131,450
Northeastern
285
$158,000
232
$155,000
201
$146,900
Northern
99
$205,000
89
$183,000
77
$200,000
Red Lion
352
$164,900
352
$157,500
313
$148,000
South Eastern
143
$210,000
117
$183,000
155
$174,000
South Western
238
$180,000
234
$170,000
216
$154,900
Southern
176
$214,500
190
$200,000
163
$185,000
Spring Grove
241
$176,000
191
$162,900
205
$145,000
West Shore
144
$178,500
111
$175,000
124
$164,560
West York
273
$144,400
246
$139,900
226
$127,097
York City
384
$68,700
365
$52,900
329
$38,000
York Suburban
302
$156,505
274
$159,900
224
$147,250
4,046
$159,900
3,771
$153,000
3,479
$142,907
School District
York County
Source: Realtors Association of York & Adams Counties, Inc. (RAYAC), 2009-2011
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Agriculture Farms in York County and Pennsylvania
Farms Land in Farms
Pennsylvania (Acres)
York County (Acres)
63,163
2,370
7,809,244
292,507
124
123
$5,808,803,000
$212,634,000
Average Size of Farm Market Value of Production
Value
Source: USDA, 2007
Farms by Size Pennsylvania
York County
1 to 9 acres
5,601
306
10 to 49 acres
20,267
1,090
50 to 179 acres
26,049
650
180 to 499 acres
8,799
200
500 to 999 acres
1,816
78
631
46
1,000+ acres
Farms by Value of Sales Pennsylvania
York County
Less than $2,500
27,495
1,034
$2,500 to $4,999
5,609
219
$5,000 to $9,999
5,746
207
$10,000 to $24,999
6,488
282
$25,000 to $49,999
4,103
181
$50,000 to $99,999
3,067
117
$100,000 or more
10,655
300
Source: USDA, 2007
Source: USDA, 2007
Pennsylvania Farms
York County Farms
Pennsylvania Number of Livestock
York County Number of Livestock
Cattle & Calves Inventory
25,975
753
1,609,147
45,589
Beef Cows
12,253
393
158,430
5,174
Milk Cows
8,333
147
553,321
10,414
Cattle & Calves Sold
19,784
572
810,533
23,733
Hogs & Pigs Inventory
3,637
115
1,167,449
39,186
Hogs & Pigs Sold
3,440
123
4,198,235
185,068
Sheep & Lambs Inventory
3,672
205
96,883
4,812
Layers 20 Weeks Old and Older Inventory
7,604
257
21,982,408
815,031
Broilers and Other Meat– Type Chickens Sold
1,139
19
150,102,682
2,633,566
Livestock and Poultry
Source: USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service—2007
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Selected Crops Harvested PA Farms
York County Farms
PA Bushels
York County Bushels
PA Acres
York County Acres
Corn for Grain
16,030
709
118,964,770
11,672,612
980,753
88,448
Corn for Silage or Greenchop
10,230
173
7,057,789
155,889
429,139
8,097
Wheat for Grain—All
4,577
416
8,949,116
1,423,586
152,528
21,219
Winter Wheat for Grain
4,577
416
8,949,116
1,423,586
152,528
21,219
Oats for Grain
5,089
106
4,237,273
61,315
79,943
1,048
Barley for Grain
2,104
127
3,053,989
381,774
41,986
4,805
Sorghum for Grain
117
10
177,639
49,740
3,155
546
Sorghum for Silage or Greenchop
335
7
40,767
340
4,471
74
6,374
401
17,386,829
1,780,847
431,053
42,022
17
0
3,045
0
153
0
Tobacco
1,152
20
18,811,546
242,101
7,886
99
Forage—Hay, Grass & Greenchop
34,923
1,209
4,487,424
109,779
1,747,589
41,193
Sunflower Seeds—All
32
0
405,407
0
660
0
Vegetables Harvested for Sale
4,338
220
0
0
55,655
2,176
Potatoes
1,258
57
0
0
9,690
185
54
6
0
0
38
4
2,686
119
0
0
46,560
1,460
Crop
Soybeans for Beans Dry Edible Beans, (ex. Limas)
Sweet Potatoes Land in Orchards
Source: USDA, National Agriculture Statistics Service—2007
In terms of the number of farms (2,370 in 2007), the County ranks second in the state.
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Farm Markets York County has more than 48 farmer’s markets.
Bentzels Orchard 21 N. Lewisberry Road Dillsburg, PA 17019
Blevins Fruit Farm 16222 W. Liberty Road Stewartstown, PA 17363
Browns Orchards & Farm Market 8892 Susquehanna Trail North Loganville, PA 17342
Buck Crossing Farm 174 Deer Road Fawn Grove, PA 17321
Central Market House 34 West Philadelphia Street York, PA 17401
Chestnut Sands Blueberry 137 Butter Road York, PA 17404
Dennis Fitz Produce 2195 Springwood Road York, PA 17403
Dietz Produce 5974 Lincoln Highway York, PA 17403
Fitz Brothers Farm Market 2670 Springwood Road York, PA 17406
Fitz’s Farm Market 510 Windsor Road York, PA 17402
Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Market 110 Ducktown Road Hellam, PA 17406
Forge Hill Orchards 135 Blossom Drive Mt. Wolf, PA 17347
Ilyes Produce Stand 3356 Days Mill Road York, PA 17408
J-Mar Farms 2308 George Street York, PA 17402
Hanover Farmer’s Market 210 East Chestnut Street Hanover, PA 17331
Herr Fruit Farm Rte 24 and Rte 124 York, PA 17403
Kenmar Farms 335 Indian Rock Dam Road York, PA 17403
Lehman’s Orchards 1918 Powder Mill Road York, PA 17402
Lehman’s Roadside Market 529 Cool Spring Road Wrightsville, PA 17368
Lenker Farm 1610 Valley Road Etters, PA 17319
Lonesome Pine Farm 18245 Webb Road Stewartstown, PA 17363
Maple Lawn Farms 2885 New Park Road New Park, PA 17352
Markey’s Roadside Market 2794 South Queen Street Dallastown, PA
Mason Dixon Farmers Market 18159 Susquehanna Trail South New Freedom, PA 17349
Morningstar Market Place 5309 Lincoln Highway West Thomasville, PA 17364
New Eastern Market Co. Inc. 201 Memory Lane York, PA 17402
Newberrytown Peddler’s Market 700 York Road Dover, PA 17315
Paul and David Keeney Farm 380 West Market Street York, PA 17401
Paulus Orchard 522 East Mount Airy Road Dillsburg, PA 17019
Penn Farmers Market 380 West Market Street York, PA 17401
Perrydell Farm Dairy 90 Indian Rock Dam Road York, PA 17403
Potosi Sheep Farm 1175 Potosi Road Glen Rock, PA 17327
Raab Fruit Farms 209 Fruitlyn Drive Dallastown, PA 17313
Scarecrow Farm 2178 Orwig Road Stewartstown, PA 17363
Shaw Orchards 21901 Barrens Road South Stewartstown, PA 17363
Sonshine Acres Produce 1932 Joseph Road York, PA 17404
Susquehanna Orchards 560 Orchard Road Delta, PA 17314
Swamp Fox Farms 13541 Country Club Road Glen Rock, PA 17327
The Markets at Shrewsbury 12025 Susquehanna Trail South Glen Rock, PA 17327
Tintagel Farm 6512 Blooming Grove Road Glenville, PA 17329
Tri-K Farms 1860 Main Street Ext. Brogue, PA 17309
Whitecomb’s Farm Market 2410 Roosevelt Avenue York, PA 17404
Wolf Fruit Farm 998 S. Mountain Road Dillsburg, PA 17019
Miller Plant Farm 430 Indian Rock Dam Road York, PA 17403
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture—A Consumer’s Guide to Pennsylvania Farm Markets 2010
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Crime Rates Breakdown of Offenses York County 2010
York County 2009
Pennsylvania 2010
Pennsylvania 2009
Larceny Theft
7,240
7,003
202,522
203,268
Burglary
1,425
1,468
54,845
54,519
Robbery
388
464
16,314
17,464
Motor Vehicle Theft
443
453
16,610
17,776
Aggravated Assault
410
418
25,884
26,291
Rape
100
118
3,455
3,620
Arson
56
48
2,027
2,157
Murder
11
17
657
648
Negligent Manslaughter
0
2
19
33
10,073
9,989
322,314
325,743
Offenses
Total
Source: Pennsylvania State Police
York County Prison Information—2010 Male Population
Female Population
Total Population
York
1,718
91
1,809
Pennsylvania
48,603
2,718
51,321
Area
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Correction
Weather York County Averages—2011 Jan.
Feb.
Mar.
Apr.
Average Low Temp
22
24
31
40
49
59
Average High Temp
40
45
54
66
76
84
Precipitation
May June July
Aug.
Sept.
Oct.
Nov.
Dec.
63
62
55
43
35
26
87
85
78
68
55
43
3.1 in 2.9 in 3.7 in 3.5 in 4.2 in 3.6 in 4.1 in 3.4 in
4.3 in
3.4 in 3.5 in
3.3 in
Source: The Weather Channel, 2011
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Local Attractions Heritage Sites & Museums Over 40 buildings in York City and York County are included on the National Register of Historic Places. Did you know that the Continental Congress met in York during the American Revolution?
Sovereign Bank Stadium The home of the York Revolution professional minor league baseball team is located in downtown York. It features 24 luxury skybox suites and kids play area.
There are more than 7 performance arts venues in York County, including the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center. Artisan tours, studios and galleries are also open to the public both in York City and throughout the County.
York County, PA—Snack Food Capital of the World York County is home to world class manufacturers. Factory tours are available at a number of local companies such as Snyder’sLance and Harley-Davidson Motor Company.
Mason-Dixon Wine Trail is located in PA’s #1 tourist region, featuring 14 wineries.
Visit the York County Convention and Visitors Bureau, www.yorkpa.org, to learn more about these and other York County attractions.
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Parks & Recreation
York County is home to many outdoor recreation opportunities, including a number of State, County and local parks. There are 19 State and County parks in York County, in addition to over 200 municipal parks. The Roundtop Mountain Resort offers activities all year round, including skiing and tubing in the winter season. Numerous lakes and rivers in the County offer a number of water recreation opportunities.
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Pennsylvania Profile Transportation
Why Pennsylvania Pennsylvania makes it easy to do business. The fastest growing state in international business development The largest international investment and trade network in the U.S. Reduced business taxes by more than $2 million since 2004. Recognized by the Tax Foundation and Council of State Taxes for a business friendly tax code. Ranked as one of the lowest states in business taxes. Business Facilities Magazine ranked Pennsylvania the number one state for biotechnology in 2008.
The Keystone State has a strong economy, superior market access and a first-class transportation system. Pennsylvania offers every means to move your product via ground, air and water. 120,423 total miles of highways (rural—82,734 and urban—37,689) 69 railroads—more than any other state 5,145 miles of railways, ranking Pennsylvania fifth in the nation. Six international airports, 134 public use airports and 350 private airports Three major ports with access to the Great Lakes, Atlantic Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico (Port of Philadelphia, Port of Erie and the Port of Pittsburgh).
Demographics
Market Access There are countless reasons why Pennsylvania makes sense as a home for your business. One is its prime location. Sophisticated transportation and communications network ensure that you can get your product to your customer quickly and efficiently. Within 500-mile radius lies access to vital markets that encompass: More than 40% of the population of the U.S. More than 60% of Canada’s population More than 40% of U.S. manufacturers and service industries.
Workforce Pennsylvanians have always been known for their hard work and unshakable work ethic. More than six million strong. 86% of adults have at least a high school diploma. 24% hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
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Pennsylvania is a stable, prosperous market that has the wherewithal to support new development and innovative business ideas. Pennsylvania is almost a microcosm of the national economy. More than 12 million people call the Keystone State home The median household income is more than $40,000/year 71% own their own homes 632,469 people own their own business 226,814 (26.4%) are women-owned businesses The largest ethnic groups are: White (85%), African American (10%), Hispanic (3%), and Asian (2%) Nearly 10% of households routinely speak a language other than English. 25% of the population is of German ancestry; 16% is Irish, and 11% is Italian.
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Education Educational excellence is one of the factors that distinguishes Pennsylvania’s workforce from those of other states. The Commonwealth boasts some of the world’s finest colleges and universities. Business Facilities Magazine ranked Pennsylvania’s workforce the fifth most educated in the nation in 2007. Pennsylvania has the nation’s third largest number of colleges and universities in the United States (National Center for Education Statistics) Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is recognized as a world leader in business and engineering and #1 in the world in computer sciences. Over 5,000 engineering degrees are awarded each year. State College, Pennsylvania has the best metrowide public schools (For a population under 500,000—Expansion Management Magazine 2007). Pennsylvania is one of the top 10 smartest states in the U.S. (Morgan Quinto Press 2006) Business Week and The Financial Times ranked The Wharton School in Philadelphia as the nation’s #1 business school (Business Week 2007) Over 20,000 foreign students are currently enrolled in Pennsylvania colleges and universities. In addition, 6,000 alumni from Penn State are living abroad while approximately 77,000 Wharton grads reside in 39 countries.
Quality of Life The quality of life in Pennsylvania is exceptional on many counts. Businesses and employees alike appreciate the affordable land and housing costs, special tax incentives, and business-friendly attitude of our cities and small towns. Offers a low cost of living, with the median housing value at least $30,000 less than the national average of $134,100. Every year, Pennsylvania releases a study of the Commonwealth’s 100 best places to work among medium and large sized companies. Nature lovers will find over 17 million acres of forest and 83,000 miles of rivers and scenic streams in the Pennsylvania Wilds. Pennsylvania is the keystone to U.S. history. Home of America’s “Most Livable City” - In 2007, Pittsburgh received this honor in Rand McNally’s Places Rated Almanac. It was the second time the city received the honor. Money Magazine named Pittsburgh one of the “Best Places to Live” in 2006. Known throughout the world for the caliber of its health care. Two hospitals in the state are ranked among the best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Whatever sport you follow, Pennsylvania has something to cheer about. There are seven professional sports teams in the Commonwealth, including baseball, football and hockey.
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Air Transportation Authority of York County
ATAYC
General Authority of Southcentral Pennsylvania
GASP
Investors Circle of York
ICY
Partnership for Economic Development of York County
PEDYC
Redevelopment Authority of the County of York
RACY
Small Enterprise Development Company
SEDCO
York County Alliance for Learning
YCAL
York County Bankers’ Consortium
YCBC
York County Hospital Authority
YCHA
York County Industrial Development Authority
YCIDA
NutriCore, The National Center of Excellence in Foods and Nutrition Research
717.848.4000 • 144 Roosevelt Ave., Suite 100, York, PA 17401 • www.ycea-pa.org