At a Glance
Median Income
$63,594
$21,979 per capita
Home Value
$106,300
Zillow: $154,342
Median Rent
$954/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
19.5% smoking rate
How Gettysburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gettysburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gettysburg a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gettysburg residents earn a median household income of $63,594 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,979. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,354 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gettysburg is $106,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,342. Median rent is $954/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
12.0% of adults in Gettysburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gettysburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population538
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density1,223/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,594
Per Capita$21,979
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$3,389M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,300
Rent$954
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$154,342
Housing Units198
Rent Burden19.8%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,154/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation1,011 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Gettysburg was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.