York County -- An Ideal Location

York, the White Rose City, is a city of many firsts: The first town west of the Susquehanna River, the nation's First Capital, the first place the words "United States of America" were spoken, the site of America's first fair; and, the first iron steamboat and coal-burning locomotive produced in the United States were made in York.

York is composed of over 900 square miles in PA, bordered by the Susquehanna River along its eastern boundary and Maryland along its southern boundary. Today, York is a balanced community of both urban and rural experiences. As rich as York is in history, it is rich in diversity as well.

York County is a great place to raise a family with a low cost-of-living, moderate climate, low crime rate, state-of-the-art health care facilities, diverse religious community, variety of educational institutions and workforce development, rich history, manufacturing and agricultural significance.

Quick Facts:

• Covers over 900 square miles
• Average temperatures: 75 in July, 33 in January
• Average annual precipitation: 36 inches
• Two hours to Philadelphia and Washington, DC
• 45 minutes to Baltimore and Gettysburg
• 30 minutes to Lancaster and Harrisburg, the State Capitol
• Easy access to four major travel arteries:
  • Route 30
  • Interstate 83
  • Interstate 95
  • Interstate 76
• Railways connecting to CSX and Norfolk Southern
• Local Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) available in six York County communities
• Foreign Trade Zone assistance, helping York companies grow in international market

Quick Links

Major Employers

York County School Districts List

Demographics

Quality of Life book

PAJobFinder

City of York

County of York

The Smart Market -- live smart, work smart

Working with others in South Central Pennsylvania, the Smart Market brand was developed to enhance the economic vitality of our eight-county region -- Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York Counties.

The name and logo express the opportunities and positive attribute unique to our region, including its diverse industry, talent, knowledge-based workforce, top-ranked educational institutions, rich heritage, innovative spirit and proximity as a gateway to some of the nation's largest cities -- as well as the abundant outdoor, sport, tourist and recreational attractions. They also allow us to attract funding, promote tourism, advocate together on business issues and share marketing dollars to strengthen the region.

"Companies look at regions for the attributes they offer, such as workforce, transportation systems, utilities, services, recreation and culture," stated Tom Donley, York County Chamber President. "By branding our region, we are capitalizing on the way companies think about local economics."

Learn more about the Smart Market region.