Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Gettysburg is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 7,929. Residents earn $52,656 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gettysburg receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Gettysburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gettysburg is $52,656, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Gettysburg is $237,000, 16% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $929 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Gettysburg is below the national average at 378 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,696 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 41.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Gettysburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 87.2% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.8% |
| 4% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,656 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,115 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,049 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,220 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,237 |
| County GDP | $4,729M |
| Restaurants | 225 |
| Healthcare | 165 |
| Retail | 307 |
| Manufacturing | 106 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,531 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.33% |
| Commute Time | 16.2 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |
| Census Median | $237,000 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $361,856 |
| Census Median Rent | $929 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,061 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 47.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,531 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.33% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,266/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 165 |
| Total Violent | 378.2/100K |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 78.3/100K |
| Robbery | 26.1/100K |
| Assault | 273.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,695.6/100K |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 221.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,460.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 13.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.5 inches |
| 17% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,777/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8306°N, 77.2341°W |
| County FIPS | 42001 |
Winner: Republican by 33.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.0% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 4,777/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 10 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 165 |
| Restaurants | 225 |
| Retail Stores | 307 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 16.2 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |