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The city of York found its beginnings as the county seat of York County and was established in 1786 with the construction of the first courthouse at Fergus Crossroads. York experienced gradual growth as a market place and county headquarters for the surrounding area.
Modern York has preserved most of its historic beginnings and boasts the largest Historic District in South Carolina with beautiful homes and buildings on display throughout the downtown area.
Today, York is experiencing new growth as residents from the exploding Charlotte Metro area are attracted to the small community and its affordable housing, beautiful surroundings, charming Historic District, friendly residents and convenient location positioned between the I-77 and I-85 corridors of Charlotte.
More than 50,000 visitors are attracted each year to the town's Summerfest celebration held in August. York also invites the rest of the world to visit its historic homes and churches with the The Christmas in Old Yorke tour held annually in December.
If you are looking for a small town way of life with friendly residents and beautiful historic surroundings, York is the place for you!
Things To Do
Tour the historic streets of York and discover local pastimes and traditions that are embedded in the heart of this community. With gorgeous, preserved plantations and southern style architecture, this picturesque southern city offers everything to make anyone feel immediately at home.
Town Sponsored Annual Events
York County Farmers Market
Summerfest
Christmas in Old Yorke
Barn Burner Classic
Antique Show
Open Art Competition
Apple Harvest Festival
Culture and Heritage Commission Gala
Storytelling Festival
Vintage Celebration
Don't miss the historic and newly renovated Rose Hotel, as well as the antiquated First Presbyterian Church, and the York County Courthouse.
York Parks
The City of York offers over 10 parks and local recreation facilities. The York Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to preserving the scenic and historic landscape of York, while providing ample opportunities for community recreation and activities.
York Property Taxes
Town Tax rate is the tax value of the house x 4%( for owner occupancy homes only) x 259 ( millage rate)
How do I calculate York property taxes?
Need to know how to calculate property tax? Here is an example using York County rates:
For 2007, the combined property tax rate for the town of York and county of York is .259.
For a home with a $250,000 tax value in the town of Clover and county of York, property tax for 2007 would be approximately $2,590.
Calculation:
$250000 x .04 x .259 = $2,590
York, South Carolina Demographics
Statistics for York, South Carolina per the census of 2000:
Population: 6,985 people, 2,536 households, and 1,787 families
Population Makeup: 54.43% White, 40.31% African American, 0.59% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 3.65% from other races
27.9% under the age of 18
9.1% from 18 to 24
28.7% from 25 to 44
19.6% from 45 to 64
14.5% who were 65 years of age or older
Income Stats:
Household median income:$30,564
Males median income:$31,646
Females median income:$20,290
York, South Carolina Schools
York residents attend York County Schools.
Elementary schools include Cottenbelt, Hunter Street, Jefferson, Hickory Grove Elementary
Middle schools include H C Johnson Middle, York Junior High
High schools include York Comprehensive High School
York School Test Scores
Cottenbelt Elementary School Profile
Hunter Street Elementary School Profile
Hunter Street Elementary School SC Report Card
Jefferson Elementary School Profile
Jefferson Elementary School SC Report Card
Hickory Grove Elementary School Profile
Hickory Grove Elementary School SC Report Card
H C Johnson Middle School Profile
H C Johnson Middle School SC Report Card
York Junior High School Profile
York Junior High School SC Report Card
York Comprehensive High School Profile
York Comprehensive High School SC Report Card
York Utilities
Electric: Duke Power 800 777 9898
York Electric Co. Inc 803 684 4247
City of York 803 684 2341
Gas: Lancaster Co. Natural Gas 803 548 4777
York Co. Natural Gas 803 329 5255
Telephone: BellSouth 888 757 6500
Cable: Time Warner 704 377 9600
Comporium 803 548 9011
Water/Sewer: Public Works Department 803 684 7172
Waste Management: Public Works Department 803 684 7172
Recycling: Public Works Department 803 684 7172 |
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