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Suburban living just one exit south of York on I-83
Just one exit before the city of York on Interstate 83, Spry is a quiet community conveniently located close to the highway. Decidedly suburban, Spry has neither the hustle-and-bustle of the city nor the small-town vibes of some outer York towns. Without a centralized town center, this neighborhood is a collection of subdivisions bookended by shopping centers housing essential businesses. It also offers spacious homes, one of the area’s standout parks and excellent Dallastown Area Schools. With just a 15-minute commute into York to boot, Spry is ideal for those who want to be close — but not too close — to the city.
Spry is made up mostly of suburban areas.
Spry is a tight knit community with a lot of heart just outside of York, PA.
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Mid-20th-century homes with room in the yard
Spry’s housing tracts are fairly spread out, with acre-rich farm parcels separating heavily wooded subdivisions. Throughout the neighborhood, split-levels and ranch-style homes — including two-story raised ranches — sit on spacious lots with neat front lawns. Most were built between the 1950s and the ‘70s, with more modern Colonial-inspired builds on the outskirts and even older historic houses along South Queen Street. While the median price for the area is $295,000, some fixer-uppers can sell for around $150,000, whereas a contemporary five-bedroom home can be priced above $450,000.
Brick Ranch style homes fill the residential streets of Spry.
A contemporary Cape Cod home with dormer windows in Spry.
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Dallastown Area Schools are lauded for academics
The Dallastown Area School District is another draw for homebuyers. York Township Elementary students rate far above the state average on math and English tests and has an average class size of 19, earning it an overall A-minus rating from Niche. After the third grade, students move up to Dallastown Area Intermediate through the sixth grade and to Dallastown Area Middle through the eighth grade. Both schools score a B-plus. Dallastown Area High, which houses ninth through twelfth graders, receives an A-minus.
York Township Elementary boasts a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1.
Dallastown Area Intermediate School has 1,451 students in grades 4-6.
Dallastown Area Middle School provides a public education to students.
Dallastown Area Senior High School
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York Township Park offers some of the best amenities in the area
Residents who live near South Queen Street can walk to York Township Park, considered the centerpiece of York Township’s nine recreational facilities. Nicole Scarborough, a local Realtor with Inch & Co. Real Estate, says she often highlights the park when selling homes in the area, as its myriad athletic fields, multiple playgrounds and forested walking trails attract residents and visitors from all over for youth sports tournaments or fun family outings. “It’s a very wholesome area,” she says of Spry. “The park’s got a nice, paved walking path that goes through the woods, and there’s a bridge that crosses a creek. Sometimes you’ll see people there with their kids and a bucket to catch minnows in the water.” The Kid’s Kingdom Playground is a popular destination for children as the largest playground in York Township, with room to climb, swing and slide.
Catch a local game on one of the athletic fields in York Township Park.
Tire out the tykes at the Kid's Kingdom in York Township Park.
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Dine at local restaurants in Olde Tollgate Village
Shopping corridors are located at either end of the neighborhood, at Olde Tollgate Village shopping center to the south and near the entrance to Interstate 83 to the north, with more options a short drive away in York. Up north, residents can grab groceries at Giant and catch the latest blockbuster at South York Cinemas 4. There are also a handful of chain restaurants off the highway, like the regional Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar, beloved by locals as the place to go on game day. Even Philadelphia Eagles fans are welcome, though the Pittsburgh-bred restaurant is famously part of Steelers Country. Local restaurants can be found at Olde Tollgate Village, with downhome breakfast and lunch favorites at Tapenade Bistro or everything from sushi to southern comforts at Bones-n-Shells. For dessert, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream has been drawing long lines for its cones and shakes since 1945.
Bones-N-Shells also features a dining room for a more relaxed vibe in Spry.
Locals in Spry head to the popular Tapenade Bistro for a tasty lunch.
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Reach downtown York in less than a 15-minute drive
Right along Interstate 83, getting around the greater York area is a breeze for Spry residents. Downtown York is less than 15 minutes north by car, with the WellSpan York Hospital along the way. RabbitTransit buses also travel to downtown York, with stops along South Queen Street. However, York isn’t the only city that locals have easy access to. According to Scarborough, Spry is also a viable option for those who regularly travel to Baltimore or New York, as both cities are less than two hours away. For farther getaways, Harrisburg International Airport is roughly a 40-minute drive north.
Downtown York is just minutes from Spry.
If you need a ride, Spry has a few bus stops in town, but the times are infrequent.
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Parks in this Area
Tyler Run Park
York Township Park
Snyder Park
Transit
Airport
Harrisburg International
48 min drive
Bus
W. Main St. & Coventry Rd. Ib.
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308 St. Charles Way Nefrology Ob.
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S. Queen St. & Cherry St. Ib.
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Oss Health - Powder Mill
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301 St. Charles Way Ib.
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200 St. Charles Way Ob.
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Queen St. & Leader Heights Rd. Ib.
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.514 Reviews
4.0Niche User
5/31/2015Niche Review
There are definitely a lot of quality restaurants and bars around the York region. There are your usual chain restaurants, but there are also stand out local favorites that are a treat to go to. Handel's for example is a very good ice cream shop, off of Interstate 83.
4.0Current Resident
11/7/2020Niche Review
Spry is a very family friendly town in southern York, PA. It is located in the Dallastown school district and is very close to York Township Park.
3.0Niche User
4/27/2015Niche Review
The worst weather problem in this area is the snow and winter storms. The roads and telephone lines are often covered with ice and snow which sometimes leads to power outages. The winter weather is rough on the roads along with the fluctuating temperatures. Although it has only happened in the last two years, flooding has proved to be a problem since this is a hilly area.
4.0Niche User
5/31/2015Niche Review
Many attractions around this area that make it a prime place to live. From Amish markets to Hershey Park, there is much to do.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Spry
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Spry, PA sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Spry, PA over the last 12 months is $305,432, up 15% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,199
Median Age
43
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$86,301
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$93,340
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.2%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
36.7%
Advanced Degrees
11.2%
% Population in Labor Force
70%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
24/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
56/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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