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Elizabethtown, NY
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Elizabethtown, NY
At a Glance
How Elizabethtown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elizabethtown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Elizabethtown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Elizabethtown residents earn a median household income of $68,214 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,131. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,334 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elizabethtown is $178,600 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,197. Median rent is $698/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Elizabethtown reports 172 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,328/100K.
Education
32.3% of adults in Elizabethtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elizabethtown has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.