More than a decade before the United States officially existed, a group of Pennsylvanians got together and hosted a two-day agricultural market held on the town square about 2 miles west of present-day York. It was the first of what became an annual event in the area, and the idea caught on across the country. Anyone who has ever played a game on the midway or scarfed down fried food before jumping on a roller coaster at a state fair anywhere in the US owes a debt of gratitude to those folks who organized the first state fair in 1765, a tradition lives on today every fall at the York Expo Center located in the borough of West York. And while history is definitely an important aspect of life in West York, one of the primary appeals is the neighborhood’s location paired with lower home prices than what they’d expect to find elsewhere in the area. “People who live in West York tend to be looking for that combination of affordability and convenience,” says Realtor Colin Boyer, who has several years of experience representing sales in the area.
West York is a quiet and peaceful neighborhood.
West York is a quiet town with lots of charm just outside of downtown York.
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Recreation from the playground to Planet Fitness
Just across the eastern border of West York sits the famed York Expo Center, the site of that first-ever state fair. But today the Expo Center serves as much more than just the fairgrounds. More than 160 events are scheduled at the center annually, ranging from motorcycle and street rod car shows to trade shows and other spectator events. Local kids who have some energy to burn can work it off at Slagel Park Playground, where they have access to multiple playground apparatuses, as well as plenty of open space to run around in. When neighborhood residents are in need of a little Zen, they find their center at Fire Life Yoga, a yoga studio centrally located on Lincoln Highway. Residents can also go to nearby Planet Fitness in the Carlisle Commerce Center for a little more cardio-themed workout.
Slagel Park is a small park in West York that's perfect for families with young kids.
Planet Fitness provides West York with a clean, judgement-free zone for their workouts.
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A more affordable alternative to York
Homes in the neighborhood reflect the historic nature of the neighborhood, with a median year of construction of 1925; prices, in turn, typically reflect the degree to which the interiors of those homes have been upgraded. Potential buyers will find a wide range of architectural styles within the neighborhood, including ranch-style homes, Cape Cods and colonials. The median price of real estate in West York is $170,000, and buyers should expect to pay an average of $109 per square foot. A five-bedroom/one-bathroom Queen Anne built in 1890 can sell for around $82,000, and prices can go up to $250,000 for a three-bedroom/one-bathroom ranch-style home built in the 1960s.
Ranch homes in West York typically sit on sizable lots.
A picturesque Cape Cod home with dormer windows in West York.
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Education options in West York
West York is districted to the West York Area School District, which earns an overall rating of B-minus from Niche. Students in the neighborhood can attend Wallace Elementary, West York Area Middle and West York Area High School. Wallace Elementary earns a B from Niche, West York Area Middle earns a C-plus and West York Area High School earns a B-plus. In addition to a rigorous academic curriculum, students at West York Area High School can participate in the school’s dual-enrollment program that allows them to earn college credit while still in high school, and they have the opportunity to play 24 varsity-level sports. Alternatively, parents can avail themselves of multiple private school options in the area, including York Country Day School, which Niche gives an A-plus rating and ranks as the best private school in York County.
Niche.com has given Wallace Elementary School an overall score of a B.
West York Area Middle School has 666 students in grades 6-8.
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Big box stores and local dining favorites
While there are several grocery stores in the area, Weis Market in the Carlisle Commerce Center is the local favorite. Across Carlisle Road, shoppers will find Lowe’s, Ross, T. J. Maxx and Five Below. Walmart Supercenter is also close by, located in West Manchester Town Center, along with retailers like Kohl’s, At Home and DSW. West Manchester Town Center is also home to a Regal theater, offering the latest movies from Hollywood. In the event of unplanned medical situations, UPMC Memorial Hospital is 3 miles away. When hunger strikes and they don’t feel like cooking at home, neighborhood residents can indulge in a cheesesteak at Home of the Real Philly in the eastern section of the neighborhood or dig in to their favorite diner fare for breakfast, lunch or dinner at Astoria Diner.
Go on a shopping spree at West Manchester Town Center in West York.
West York locals can enjoy an assortment of retail stores at West Manchester Town Center.
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Transportation
Highway 30 runs along the neighborhood’s western border, and Interstate 83 is 2 miles to the east. Several Rabbittransit bus stops throughout the area make it easier for residents to get around town without having to drive themselves, and sidewalks make the neighborhood a very walkable area.
If you need a ride, Rabbit Transit has several stops throughout West York.
Carlisle Rd connects with Rt 30 to connect West York with the rest of Pennsylvania.
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Events
The York Expo Center hosted the first state fair in United States history, and continues to be the site of the annual York State Fair every July. But there’s more to the Expo Center than just the state fair, as the center is the site of more than 160 events throughout the year.
The fairgrounds are home to the York State Fair every July in West York.
The RV show at the West York Expo Center is an exciting event for travel enthusiasts.
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