Valley View (York County), Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Valley View (York County) is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within York County. The total population is 2,981. It ranks as the 478th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Valley View (York County) is 36.3 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Valley View (York County) is $89,803. This is 15% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 11% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.4%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $214,800. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Valley View (York County) is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Valley View (York County) is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 23.1%. The Black or African American population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (23.1% vs 8.7%). The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

35.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Valley View (York County), Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.