Median Age
28 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 33% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
13%
Gettysburg
Gettysburg, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,385
Population
8,242
Renter Mix
61% Rent
A Civil War site evolved into a historic, suburban haven
College Town
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Historic
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A major part of national history, Gettysburg is the famous site of the Battle of Gettysburg, fought at the Gettysburg National Battlefield, which is now a part of the expansive Gettysburg National Military Park. This treasured park is also the home to the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center, Devil’s Den, State of Pennsylvania Monument, and more historic sites. The city of Gettysburg houses Gettysburg College along with various public schools and community parks like the Gettysburg Recreational Park.
Even more historic attractions reside in different parts of the city, including the Gettysburg Museum of History, the Shriver House Museum, and the Jennie Wade House, dedicated to domestic wartime life. Gettysburg has since recovered and is now a historic, charming, and welcoming suburb of Pennsylvania. Local businesses thrive in this historic hub. Enjoy a homemade treat at Mr. G’s Ice Cream, grab a craft brew at Appalachian Brewing Company, or enjoy a colonial meal at Dobbin House Tavern, Gettysburg’s oldest, most historic home. Less than an hour southwest of Harrisburg, the state capital of Pennsylvania, residents of this historic haven can easily travel to nearby metropolitan areas for work, dining, shopping, or entertainment.
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Residents enjoy shopping at the outlets.
The Gettysburg Museum of History features over 4,000 artifacts.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,708
Average: $76,208
Education
2,474
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,860
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gettysburg has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
61%
Non-Renters
39%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Gettysburg, PA is $1,385 for one bedroom, $1,565 for two bedrooms, and $1,985 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gettysburg has decreased by -7.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,385/month
918 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,819/month
455 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
331 Students
Gettysburg Montessori Charter School
Public
Grades K-5
273 Students
Public
Grades K-5
238 Students
Public
Grades K-5
372 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
682 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,024 Students
Adams County Technical Institute
Public
Grades 9-12
5 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Gettysburg National Military Park
- Eisenhower National Historic Site
- Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field
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† 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.