At a Glance
Median Income
$78,986
$35,036 per capita
Home Value
$300,900
Zillow: $371,454
Median Rent
$777/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
13.8% smoking rate
How Emmitsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emmitsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Emmitsburg a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Emmitsburg residents earn a median household income of $78,986 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,036. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,237 business establishments, including 225 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emmitsburg is $300,900 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $371,454. Median rent is $777/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
23.2% of adults in Emmitsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emmitsburg has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,855
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,762/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,986
Per Capita$35,036
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$4,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049
Housing
A+
Home Value$300,900
Rent$777
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$371,454
Housing Units1,115
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,266/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation409 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute34 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Emmitsburg was founded in 1785.
The median home in Emmitsburg was built in 1988.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 225 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.