York, PA is a historic city located in the Susquehanna Valley of South Central Pennsylvania. It is known for its charming downtown streets and unique attractions, such as the York County Heritage Rail Trail, Colonial Complex, and the Agricultural & Industrial Museum. The city has plenty to offer visitors and residents alike with a variety of restaurants, shops, historical sites, and entertainment venues. There are plenty of options for outdoor activities in York's many parks and trails. Visitors to York often remark about how friendly and inviting the city is – they love that it feels like a small town despite its size. Reviews of York PA overwhelmingly express joy from the experiences one can have while visiting this beautiful city. From historical tours to family-friendly events, there’s something for everyone when visiting York. People are often drawn to the vibrant culture that only York can provide – it truly offers something special!
based on 14 ReviewsGet to know York with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited York
Great place to live and operate a business - 7/27/2020
I have lived in York County for 13 years and operate a business (3 Monkeys Inflatables) here and I think it's a pretty nice place to live however just like anywhere there are bad parts, but there are also good parts too as well as some great people.
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3/10 - 5/2/2020
I lived in York for a year im from Brooklyn and York was pretty bad its a pretty boring place not much to do and all the stores in the downtown are out of shape im glad i moved back to
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York, not the best but above average place. - 5/6/2019
I've lived here for 60+ years. York refers to itself as the factory capital but they are disappearing. Population is sprawling but gradually more apartments are populating the area. Costs are average to below in relation to neighboring states but taxes are high and road conditions are below average. There is a lot of agriculture in the county but it too is being replaced with developments and warehouses. It is still quite easy to find a home on a wooded lot or an apartment in the city. Great housing diversity but attitudes are still slightly redneck in this area. I'm thinking of moving to another state for retirement due to high taxes and health costs. On the plus side, the cities are
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My assessment of York - 7/12/2017
I lived in the East end of York city basically on the Border of spring Garden township. Moved there in 2005 and left in 2015. These are my opinions and views from my perspective, nothing more nothing less.
Here is my review:
Weather: I will start with weather as many people find this the first thing they look for in a town, The Summers are hot (in the 90's and sometimes 100's) and somewhat humid (not like Florida or South carolina or anything but still humid) The Winters can range from mildly cold 30-40 degrees to a frozen hell of sub zero temps, snow can range from barely any one year to 2 30 inch snowstorms in one week with several more large snowstorms all winter, so as far as winter goes you never know what you will get. Oct. and May are the only really nice months.
Property taxes: HIGH HIGH SO DAMN HIGH!!!! Highest percent wise I have ever seen in my life...and I lived in NJ before. I can give you an example, my house in York was assessed
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York PA - 11/7/2009
This area of the country totally sucks. The weather is cloudy most everyday. Winter is cloudy AND windy which makes it miserable.Snow removal is pathetic.I lived in York City for a year & they never plowed the side streets so my car was stuck for 5 days once. When the wind blows from the west you can smell the horrible air from the papermill in Spring Grove. Weather is soooo much nicer out West (cant wait to move there!!). If you're a person who likes the outdoors DONT move here. I hate the east
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Boring, extremes of hot and cold... - 8/23/2008
I moved to this area 9 years ago with dh because of his employment. I found it an area that was hard to make friends being that people are into clicks. however, building in a new neighborhood we made friends with neighbors whom most moved here from other places. It gets very hot and humid in th summers and cold in the winters. The nice days we do get which probably add up to 3 weeks combined is very enjoyed. We feel like we must be out all day on the scattered days that we get. York is an ok place to live, not much to do, no nightlife, no cultural things, semi-safe becoming less and less safe, high school/property taxes. I am sure there are better and worse places to
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Born and raised in York. A few comments for anyon - 5/11/2008
Greetings everyone!
You can see most of the demographics of York on this site so I'll do my best to summarize what may otherwise not be data logged. I'm 25 years old and have lived in York most of those years (minus college and a few months here and there for internships). I tell you this because my viewpoints may differ due to my position in life in comparison to your own. Understand that these are just my opinions and others will undoubtedly disagree.
The City:
York City leaves much to be desired. The city government seems to try hard to revive city life and they've done an honorable job to this point with the addition of a new minor league baseball stadium and a renovation project called the "Northwest Triangle". Personally, I have trouble envisioning a safe, hustling bustling town with successful small shops and restaurants. There's just too much crime and poverty and not enough money and police to keep the place safe. There are, however,
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York Relocation - 3/20/2008
Can anyone out there let me know a little more about York, PA? We are thinking of moving there. Any areas to go to, any areas I should avoid? Please someone let me know, we are going in two weeks to look at houses.
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