The Town FilesYork Harbor, Maine
Community in York County · population 3,132 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $627,700
- Household income
- $100,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 70 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 40.7
York Harbor is a community of 3,132 people in York County, Maine. The median home is worth $627,700, above the typical Maine town ($238,950). It ranks more seaside character than 97% of Maine towns, better for cycling than 97% of Maine towns, more upscale than 96% of Maine towns.
How York Harbor ranks
Percentile among Maine towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maine towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in York Harbor is worth $627,700, above the typical Maine town ($238,950). Homes cost about 6.2 times the median household income of $100,625, which is more affordable than 5% of Maine towns. Median rent is $1,322 a month. 73.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | York Harbor | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $627,700 | $238,950 |
| Median rent | $1,322 | $1,027 |
| Median household income | $100,625 | $68,967 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 73.2% | 82.4% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 21.3% | — |
Who lives in York Harbor
| People | York Harbor | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 | 46.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.1% | 22.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.0% | 28.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 10.7% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 30.0% | 12.3% |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 25.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.4% | 90.0% |
Weather in York Harbor
July highs average 78.9°F and January lows 14.4°F. About 51.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 70.1 inches of snow (typical Maine town: 77.2 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 149 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of York Harbor since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Maine town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 19, 1957 about 8.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 19, 1957.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 4, 2015.
Severe weather in York County since 1996
York County has been included in 42 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4785: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4764: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3598: Hurricane Lee |
| March 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4696: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| March 15, 2022 | Coastal Storm | DR-4647: Severe Storm And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in York County
York County had 79,378 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,811 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in York Harbor itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Towns near York Harbor
- Cape Neddick, ME2.3 mi · 3,037 people · home $684,400
- York, ME3.2 mi · 13,723 people · home $636,400
- Kittery, ME5.9 mi · 4,973 people · home $461,400
- Eliot, ME6.4 mi · 6,717 people · home $498,900
- South Eliot, ME7.4 mi · 3,719 people · home $475,600
- South Berwick, ME8.0 mi · 7,467 people · home $428,300
- Rye, NH8.4 mi · 5,543 people · home $1,028,100
- Portsmouth, NH8.8 mi · 21,956 people · home $688,500
York Harbor questions
Is York Harbor, Maine a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, York Harbor scores better for retirees than 87% of Maine towns and quieter than 34%. 23.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.7).
How much does a house cost in York Harbor?
The median owner-occupied home in York Harbor is valued at $627,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $100,625, so homes cost about 6.2 times income. Median rent is $1,322 a month.
What is the weather like in York Harbor?
July highs average 78.9°F and January lows 14.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.6 inches of precipitation a year and 70.1 inches of snow.
Does York Harbor get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of York Harbor since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 19, 1957. The typical Maine town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)