Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,299
Population
12,096
Renter Mix
44% Rent
Be close to everything in E-town.
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Tucked between Harrisburg and Lancaster in the heart of Lancaster County, Elizabethtown — or "E-town" as locals call it — moves at its own unhurried pace while keeping you connected to two of Pennsylvania's most storied cities. The compact downtown punches well above its weight, hosting the annual Ribs & Riffs Music Festival and monthly Second Friday street celebrations that draw the whole community out. Rail service links residents to nearby urban centers, making this borough a smart base for commuters who prefer small-town living without sacrificing convenience. Elizabethtown College, founded in 1899, adds an academic energy to the borough and has helped shape its character for well over a century.
The rental market here offers a range of options, from townhomes and garden-style apartment communities to more spacious multi-bedroom units — all at price points that compare favorably to the broader Pennsylvania market. Whether you're drawn to a walkable spot near the downtown shops and eateries or prefer something quieter on the outskirts, there's a good mix of rental options spread across this three-square-mile borough. With green spaces nearby and an active local events calendar, E-town delivers a genuine sense of community that's increasingly hard to find.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$63,654
Average: $80,136
Education
3,041
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,493
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Elizabethtown has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Elizabethtown, PA is $1,165 for a studio, $1,303 for one bedroom, $1,533 for two bedrooms, and $1,804 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Elizabethtown has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,303/month
735 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Elizabethtown, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
816 Students
Public
Grades K-5
211 Students
Public
Grades K-5
481 Students
Public
Grades K-5
136 Students
Elizabethtown Area Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
875 Students
Elizabethtown Area Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,249 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Conewago Recreation Trail
- Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad
- Chickies Rock Park
- Indian Echo Caverns
- ZooAmerica Wildlife Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Harrisburg International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.