Elizabethtown, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lebanon County County
Elizabethtown, PA
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 $67,770 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,658. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,936 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elizabethtown is $222,600 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $366,965. Median rent is $1,038/month, with 24.4% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
Elizabethtown reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 652/100K.
Education
29.8% of adults in Elizabethtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elizabethtown has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.