The Town FilesRed Lion, Pennsylvania
Borough in York County · population 6,512 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $177,400
- Household income
- $72,901
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 35.5
Red Lion is a borough of 6,512 people in York County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $177,400, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more walkable than 96% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 93% of Pennsylvania towns, hipper than 91% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Red Lion ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Red Lion is worth $177,400, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $72,901, which is more affordable than 75% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $884 a month. 63.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Red Lion | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $177,400 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $884 | $996 |
| Median household income | $72,901 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 63.5% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1941 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Red Lion
| People | Red Lion | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.5 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.9% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.0% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.5% | 89.0% |
Weather in Red Lion
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 21.3°F. About 46.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.6 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Red Lion since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 5, 1952 about 6.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 7, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 30, 1999.
Severe weather in York County since 1996
York County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| February 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3367: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in York County
York County had 182,614 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,427 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Red Lion itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Red Lion
6 public schools with 4,047 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion Area SHS | 9-12 | 1,446 | 14.9 |
| Red Lion Area JHS | 7-8 | 737 | 12.5 |
| Larry J. Macaluso El Sch | K-6 | 643 | 13.7 |
| Mazie Gable El Sch | K-6 | 531 | 14.8 |
| Pleasant View El Sch | K-6 | 459 | 14.8 |
| N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch | K-6 | 231 | 12.2 |
Towns near Red Lion
- Dallastown, PA1.8 mi · 4,195 people · home $188,500
- Windsor, PA3.5 mi · 17,853 people · home $269,700
- York, PA3.7 mi · 29,719 people · home $260,800
- Spry, PA4.3 mi · 5,237 people · home $225,100
- North Hopewell, PA4.8 mi · 2,723 people · home $312,100
- Lower Windsor, PA5.8 mi · 7,519 people · home $224,000
- Stonybrook, PA5.8 mi · 3,281 people · home $370,800
- East York, PA6.0 mi · 9,555 people · home $232,700
Red Lion questions
Is Red Lion, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Red Lion scores better for retirees than 4% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 8%. 14.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.5).
How much does a house cost in Red Lion?
The median owner-occupied home in Red Lion is valued at $177,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,901, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $884 a month.
What is the weather like in Red Lion?
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 21.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.5 inches of precipitation a year and 24.6 inches of snow.
Does Red Lion get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Red Lion since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 5, 1952. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- 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)