State rank#2 of 16
Smallest county216,731 residentsCumberland County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 23031
York County, Maine
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population216,731
Household income$88,333
Unemployment2.8%
Life expectancy78.6 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
York County has 216,731 residents and ranks #2 by population among Maine county equivalents. Median household income is $88,333. The annual-average unemployment rate is 2.8%. Its clearest relative strength is median household income. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Maine
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to York County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside York County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median household income.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $395,700 median home value and $1,339/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $88,333, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
York County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, uninsured, and unemployment rate. College attainment is 36.2% and life expectancy is 78.6 years.
Potential advantages
- Median household income: $88,333, rank #2 of 16 available Maine counties.
- Uninsured: 7.1%, rank #2 of 16 available Maine counties.
- Unemployment rate: 2.8%, rank #3 of 16 available Maine counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $395,700, rank #15 of 16; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,339/mo, rank #15 of 16; investigate local variation before moving.
- Primary care access: 1 per 1,480 residents, rank #11 of 16; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Maine
Rank and range use only counties in Maine with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$88,333
$88,333; above the state county median of $68,475.
State rank #2 of 16 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$395,700
$395,700; above the state county median of $245,500.
State rank #15 of 16 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,339/mo
$1,339/mo; above the state county median of $1,016/mo.
State rank #15 of 16 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
2.8%
2.8%; below the state county median of 3.5%.
State rank #3 of 16 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
36.2%
36.2%; above the state county median of 32%.
State rank #6 of 16 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
78.6 years
78.6 years; above the state county median of 76.2 years.
State rank #5 of 16 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
12.8%
12.8%; below the state county median of 14.6%.
State rank #3 of 16 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
7.1%
7.1%; below the state county median of 9.4%.
State rank #2 of 16 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,480 residents
1 per 1,480 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,102 residents.
State rank #11 of 16 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 216 residents
1 per 216 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 214 residents.
State rank #9 of 16 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
York County FAQ
Is York County a good place to live?
York County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, uninsured, and unemployment rate. College attainment is 36.2% and life expectancy is 78.6 years.
What should I know before moving to York County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $395,700 median home value and $1,339/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $88,333, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of York County?
York County has 216,731 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for York County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 23031; the parent state FIPS is 23.
What is the median household income in York County?
The ACS median household income is $88,333.
How much does housing cost in York County?
Housing benchmarks are $395,700 median home value and $1,339/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $88,333, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in York County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 2.8%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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