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Abbottstown, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Abbottstown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 804. Residents earn $72,266 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
804 Population 1,462/sq mi density
$72,266 Median Income $33,498 per capita
$196,500 Home Value $322,184 Zillow
$1,069 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$72,266 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,500 home value, $1,069/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,266
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $196,500
30% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.9%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,069
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.6%
47% lower than US avg

How Abbottstown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population804
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density1,462/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,266
Per Capita$33,498
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$28,433M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,500
Rent$1,069
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$322,184
Housing Units336
Rent Burden35.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.1 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation550 ft (168 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.3%
Libraries14

Is Abbottstown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Abbottstown receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Abbottstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Abbottstown is $72,266, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Abbottstown is $196,500, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,069 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Abbottstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Abbottstown has a population of 804 with a density of 1,462 people per square mile. The median age is 41.9 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96%).

Population

804
Total Population
1,462
People / sq mi
41.9yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Abbottstown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.9%
20% above US avg
Spanish6.1%
54% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Abbottstown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Abbottstown is $72,266, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Abbottstown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,266
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,498
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201
IRS Avg AGI$76,261

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.6%
47% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,389
County GDP$28,433M

Business (County)

Restaurants789
Healthcare1,029
Retail1,183
Manufacturing524

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,050
101% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.59%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.8 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home6.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Abbottstown is $196,500, 30% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,069 (8% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $322,184.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$196,500
30% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$322,184

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,069
8% below US avg
Rent Burden35.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.4%
Housing Units336
Median Year Built1971

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,050
101% above US avg
Effective Rate3.59%
Abbottstown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.1 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.1 inches
11% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation550 ft (168 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density1,462/sq mi
Coordinates39.8818°N, 76.9928°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42133
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.3-point margin. 83.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.2%
D 36.9%

Winner: Republican by 25.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.9%
65% below US avg
High School+86.7%
Graduate Degree+4.5%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,462/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.3%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,029
Restaurants789
Retail Stores1,183

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.8 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home6.0%

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