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York, Nebraska

city · York County

At a glance

8,141
Population
$180,900
Median home value (all homes)
40% below U.S. median
$223,026
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$862/mo
Median rent
36% below U.S. median
$63,265
Median household income
19% below U.S. median
9.7 min
Average commute
90%
Homes with broadband
99.95%
Locations with fiber available
1.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing23% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities2% below
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost65% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
York College Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college41 mi
Nearest technical college47 mi
High school graduates93.1%
College graduates27.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county York County Development Corp
York County Development Corporation is an economic development organization for York County, Nebraska, whose mission is to promote and encourage quality economic growth and to act as a catalyst for economic and community vitality for businesses and families in the region.
state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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