At a Glance
Median Income
$68,214
$38,131 per capita
Home Value
$178,600
Zillow: $134,197
Median Rent
$698/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
13.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elizabethtown a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.8% (22% 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.
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 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population662
Median Age57.4 yrs
Density200/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,214
Per Capita$38,131
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$2,335M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127
Housing
A+
Home Value$178,600
Rent$698
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$134,197
Housing Units322
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,211 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 50%
Commute13 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Elizabethtown was built in 1949.
24.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.