Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Elizabethtown is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 11,857. Residents earn $67,770 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, Elizabethtown receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Elizabethtown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elizabethtown is $67,770, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Elizabethtown is $222,600, 21% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,038 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Elizabethtown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 103 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,259 per 100,000, 36% below the national average.
29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Elizabethtown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches, including 29.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 93.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.7% |
| 50% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,770 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,658 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,066 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,749 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,936 |
| County GDP | $8,097M |
| Restaurants | 232 |
| Healthcare | 286 |
| Retail | 413 |
| Manufacturing | 200 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,794 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.60% |
| Commute Time | 21.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |
| Census Median | $222,600 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $354,651 |
| Median List Price | $263,000 |
| Median List Price | $263,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $174 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.4% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,038 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,274 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,794 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.60% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,405/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 286 |
| Total Violent | 102.8/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 51.4/100K |
| Robbery | 8.6/100K |
| Assault | 42.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,259.4/100K |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 188.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,070.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 17.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.2 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 460 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,474/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1533°N, 76.5987°W |
| County FIPS | 42075 |
Winner: Republican by 32 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.8% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 4,474/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 286 |
| Restaurants | 232 |
| Retail Stores | 413 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 21.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |