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Elizabethtown, PA
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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 2.0% (44% 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 $354,651. 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 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,259/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.