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County market analysis · Data updated · June 9, 2026
Car Washes in York County, PA
York County, PA has 58 car washes across 11 chains and 26 independents, drawing 10,570 Google reviews with a 1.4% reviewer-reported damage rate. It skews detail shop (36% of locations) and is a mix of chains and independents; its washes rate below the national norm at 4.19★. The BLS counts 16 car-wash employer establishments in the county paying a $23,150 average wage.
York County at a glance
- Car washes
- 58
- 45% independent
- Top operator
- Sheetz
- 9 locations
- Avg rating
- 4.19★
- -0.22 vs U.S. norm
- Damage rate
- 1.4%
- Top format
- detail shop
- 36% of classified
- BLS establishments
- 16
- employer businesses (QCEW)
Market Quality snapshot
- Population
- 459,312
- ACS 2023 5-year
- Households
- 180,207
- ACS 2023 5-year
- Residents per wash
- 7,919
- 4.1× the national MSA median — lighter supply
- Express tunnels per 10K households
- 0.6
- in the 0.5–1.0 filling band · classified sites
Official footprint · BLS QCEW 2024
16
Employer establishments
103
Industry jobs
$23,150
Avg annual wage
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, QCEW (private, NAICS 811192). Counts employer establishments — a narrower universe than all physical wash locations. “—” = withheld by BLS for disclosure.
Format mix in York County, PA
Customer-experience signals
Net sentiment (−1 to +1) across 3,392 AI-analyzed reviews. Positive = more praise than complaints.
Price & value
-0.03
Speed & wait
+0.25
Wash quality
+0.67
Customer service
+0.78
Equipment reliability
-0.60
Facilities
+0.63
Membership value
+0.14
Top operators in York County, PA
| Operator | Locations | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sheetz | 9 | 3.53 |
| Rutter's #3 | 7 | 3.57 |
| Anderson Ultra Express Carwash Dover #2 | 4 | 4.02 |
| Anderson Kwik N Shine Car Wash | 3 | 3.41 |
| Ciocca Car Wash Express | 2 | 4.19 |
| Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash | 2 | 4.55 |
| ModWash | 1 | 4.80 |
| Mister Car Wash | 1 | 3.50 |
| Shiny Shell Carwash | 1 | 4.60 |
| All Shined Up Car Wash | 1 | 3.30 |
| Suzi Sudz | 1 | 3.90 |
Car washes in York County, PA
| Car wash | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| ModWash | 4.8 | 1,833 |
| Mister Car Wash | 3.5 | 1,294 |
| Ciocca Car Wash Express | 4.2 | 681 |
| Elite Finish Auto Spa - Ceramic Coating, PPF & Window Tinting | 5.0 | 353 |
| Cornerstone Car Wash and Laundromat | 4.6 | 280 |
| Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash | 4.6 | 267 |
| Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash | 4.5 | 253 |
| Shiny Shell Carwash | 4.6 | 245 |
| Wax On Wax Off Pro Detailing & Ceramic Coatings | 4.9 | 241 |
| Anderson Kwik N Shine Car Wash | 3.5 | 227 |
| Anderson Ultra Express Car Wash East Market St. | 4.1 | 216 |
| Red Lion Carwash & Laundromat | 3.0 | 213 |
| Prestige Auto Spa York | 5.0 | 201 |
| Anderson Car Wash Queen Street | 3.3 | 192 |
| Teddys Detail, Polish & Ceramic Coating Pros LLC | 5.0 | 182 |
| Anderson Ultra Express Car Wash Dover #1 | 4.2 | 172 |
| Anderson Car Wash Prospect Street | 3.4 | 158 |
| Sheetz | 3.2 | 158 |
| Shrewsbury Wash-N-Stor | 4.6 | 157 |
| Sheetz | 3.8 | 156 |
| Rutter's #60 | 3.7 | 154 |
| Anderson Ultra Express Car Wash North George St. | 4.1 | 152 |
| T.C. Detailing - Ceramic Coatings & Paint Protection Film | 4.9 | 149 |
| Rutter's #56 | 3.4 | 147 |
| Sheetz | 3.6 | 142 |
| Sheetz | 3.2 | 129 |
| Sheetz | 3.4 | 127 |
| Rutter's #62 | 3.5 | 126 |
| Ciocca Car Wash Express Red Lion | 4.1 | 118 |
| Sheetz | 3.7 | 114 |
| All Shined Up Car Wash | 3.3 | 113 |
| Dog Gone Clean Car and Pet Wash | 3.3 | 112 |
| Suzi Sudz | 3.9 | 109 |
| Sheetz | 3.5 | 106 |
| Shade and Shine Auto Spa | 5.0 | 99 |
| G’s Mobile Detailing | 5.0 | 92 |
| Clearview Car Wash | 4.3 | 86 |
| Sheetz | 3.8 | 76 |
| House Of Sudz Mobile Detailing | 4.8 | 73 |
| White Rose Auto Detailing | 4.9 | 70 |
| kmg's detailing | 4.8 | 68 |
| Anderson Ultra Express Carwash Dover #2 | 3.1 | 68 |
| Rutter's #47 | 3.5 | 67 |
| Sheetz | 3.9 | 65 |
| Rutter's #57 | 4.1 | 64 |
| SNS Detailing & Ceramic Coating | 5.0 | 59 |
| Rutter's #3 | 3.6 | 57 |
| Reset Mobile Detailing | 4.9 | 51 |
| Sterner's Fine Auto Detailing | 4.9 | 47 |
| Get Shade LLC | 4.5 | 43 |
| Phase 3 Auto Spa | 5.0 | 39 |
| Bowe's Auto Detailing, LLC | 5.0 | 36 |
| Rutter's Car Wash | 2.9 | 27 |
| Get the Details Auto Detailing | 5.0 | 27 |
| Reflective Details Auto Detailing | 5.0 | 23 |
| Auto Cosmetics | 4.8 | 20 |
| Zielinski Auto Detailing | 4.8 | 18 |
| Detailing by Drake | 5.0 | 18 |
Frequently Asked Questions
About York County, PA
How many car washes are in York County, PA?
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WashIndex tracks 58 car washes in York County, PA — 11 chain operators and 26 independents. The BLS separately counts 16 car-wash employer establishments (businesses with payroll) in the county.
What is the most common type of car wash in York County, PA?
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Detail Shop is the most common format in York County, PA, with 21 of 58 locations.
How much do car wash workers make in York County, PA?
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Car-wash employees in York County earn about $23,150 per year on average (BLS QCEW, 2024), across roughly 103 jobs.
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BibTeX
@misc{washindex_car_wash_counties_york_county_pa_2026,
title = {{Car Washes in York County, PA — Market Analysis & Statistics}},
author = {{WashIndex}},
year = {2026},
month = {Jun},
url = {https://washindex.com/car-wash-counties/york-county-pa},
urldate = {2026-06-09},
} Per-location car-wash data for York County, PA (format, operators, AI-scored review signals) joined to the county's official BLS footprint. See the York metro analysis · methodology. Free to cite with attribution to WashIndex.