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Gettysburg Metro Area

PA · 23 cities · 40,657 population

40,657 Total Population
23 Cities & Towns
$76,053 Avg Income
$224,282 Avg Home Value
$1,021 Avg Rent
19.6% Bachelor's+

Largest Cities in Gettysburg Metro

Gettysburg, PA

Pop 7,929
Income $52,656
Home $237,000

Littlestown, PA

Pop 4,810
Income $68,415
Home $240,000

Carroll Valley, PA

Pop 3,962
Income $90,505
Home $287,400

McSherrystown, PA

Pop 3,094
Income $70,890
Home $188,200

Emmitsburg, MD

Pop 2,855
Income $78,986
Home $300,900

Lake Heritage, PA

Pop 2,737
Income $133,011
Home $300,200

Lake Meade, PA

Pop 2,398
Income $110,833
Home $291,900

Bonneauville, PA

Pop 1,975
Income $63,631
Home $217,100

New Oxford, PA

Pop 1,777
Income $58,056
Home $203,100

Hampton, PA

Pop 1,627
Income $83,393
Home $124,900

Biglerville, PA

Pop 1,194
Income $51,000
Home $212,800

Blue Ridge Summit, PA

Pop 1,016
Income $57,857
Home $284,100

The Gettysburg metropolitan area is the 391st largest metro area in the United States, with a total population of 40,657 spread across 23 cities and towns in PA. Anchored by Gettysburg, this metro area is a significant economic and cultural hub that draws residents and businesses from across the region.

Residents of the Gettysburg metro area earn an average household income of $76,053, while the average home value sits at $224,282. Renters in the area pay an average of $1,021 per month, making the cost of living relatively affordable compared to the national average. About 19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the area's growing workforce.

The Gettysburg metro reports an average violent crime rate of 202.0 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 1,173.6 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 52.5°F, with distinct four-season weather. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 10.1%, which is near the national average.

With 23 distinct communities ranging from major urban centers to smaller suburban towns, the Gettysburg metro area offers a wide variety of living options. Despite its more compact size, the metro area provides a range of communities with their own unique character and appeal. Explore the full list of cities below to find detailed data on population, income, housing costs, and more.

Metro Area Overview

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature52.5°F
Avg January Temp29.9°F
Avg July Temp74.6°F
Avg Annual Precipitation45.4"

Safety

Avg Violent Crime Rate202.0 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate1173.6 per 1K

Economy

Avg Unemployment Rate2.7%
Avg Poverty Rate10.1%
Avg Median Age44.0

All 23 Cities in Gettysburg Metro Area

1 Gettysburg PA 7,929
2 Littlestown PA 4,810
3 Carroll Valley PA 3,962
4 McSherrystown PA 3,094
5 Emmitsburg MD 2,855
6 Lake Heritage PA 2,737
7 Lake Meade PA 2,398
8 Bonneauville PA 1,975
9 New Oxford PA 1,777
10 Hampton PA 1,627
11 Biglerville PA 1,194
12 Blue Ridge Summit PA 1,016
13 Arendtsville PA 852
14 Midway PA 837
15 McKnightstown PA 728
16 Bendersville PA 667
17 Fairfield PA 638
18 Heidlersburg PA 414
19 Aspers PA 399
20 Hunterstown PA 290
21 Cashtown PA 223
22 Orrtanna PA 124
23 Table Rock PA 111