Abbottstown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · York County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
804 Population 1,462/sq mi density
$72,266 Median Income $33,498 per capita
$196,500 Home Value $334,196 Zillow
$1,069 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$72,266 median income, 3.5% 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

Abbottstown, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,266
4% below
$33,498 per capita
Home Value
$196,500
30% below
Zillow: $334,196
Median Rent
$1,069/mo
8% below
35.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Abbottstown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Abbottstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
96%
Home Value
70%
Rent
92%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Abbottstown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Abbottstown residents earn a median household income of $72,266 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,498. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,389 business establishments, including 789 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Abbottstown is $196,500 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,196. Median rent is $1,069/month, with 35.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Education

11.9% of adults in Abbottstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population804
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density1,462/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,266
Per Capita$33,498
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$28,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,500
Rent$1,069
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$334,196
Housing Units336
Rent Burden35.0%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death7,602/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation550 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Abbottstown was founded in 1753.
The median home in Abbottstown was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 789 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.