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West York, Pennsylvania
Borough · Population 5,127 · #189 in Pennsylvania
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About West York
West York, PA is a close-knit town located in southern Pennsylvania counting 5,127 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, West York is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.53 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 9,674 residents per square mile.
📰 West York News Today
- West York School Board seeks answers before funding emergency stadium lighting WGAL · Aug 18
- West York athletic field fix could cost school district $100K York Daily Record · Aug 13
- 16-year-old opens second restaurant location in York County fox43.com · Aug 10
- West Princess Street, West York, PA dailyvoice.com · Aug 17
- West York Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes West York Unique
- Positioned in southern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,127.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in West York
- Home Of The Real Philly
- Lyndon Diner — american
- Olive Garden — italian
- Plaza Azteca — mexican
- Bob Evans — american
- Chili's — tex-mex
- Chopsticks — chinese
- Genova's Pizza & Restaurant — pizza
- Glen Grille
- Hoss's Steak & Sea House — seafood
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Fire Museum of York County Inc · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StatePennsylvania
TypeBorough
Population (2024)5,127
Rank in state#189 of 1,013
Land area0.53 sq mi
Density9,674/sq mi
Coordinates39.9534, -76.7610