Gettysburg SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Gettysburg summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Gettysburg. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Gettysburg is 103 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Gettysburg is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Gettysburg is $366,470.
The median income in Gettysburg is $54,365.
Gettysburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Gettysburg Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Gettysburg | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 102 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Gettysburg, PA Weather
The average high in Gettysburg is 63.1° and the average low is 42.1°.
There are 77.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.1 inches of precipitation each year with 23.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Gettysburg |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 23.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Gettysburg Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Gettysburg
The current population in Gettysburg is 8,254. The population has increased 7.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,254 | 4.1% |
| 2023 | 7,929 | 2.9% |
| 2022 | 7,709 | 3.9% |
| 2021 | 7,423 | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 7,684 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 7,689 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 7,646 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 7,627 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 7,643 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 7,615 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 7,632 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 7,639 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 7,655 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 7,667 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 7,693 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gettysburg
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Gettysburg is:
70.6% White with 5,828 White residents.
4.2% African American with 348 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
6.8% Asian with 561 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 6 Other residents.
1.8% Two Or More with 145 Two Or More residents.
16.5% Hispanic with 1,366 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Gettysburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.6% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.2% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.8% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 16.5% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Gettysburg
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Gettysburg is 51.1% female with 4,214 female residents.
Gettysburg is 48.9% male with 4,040 male residents.
| Gender | Gettysburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gettysburg for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Gettysburg completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Gettysburg completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Gettysburg completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Gettysburg completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Gettysburg completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Gettysburg completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Gettysburg completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Gettysburg completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Gettysburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Gettysburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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5.7% of households in Gettysburg earn Less than $10,000.
2.7% of households in Gettysburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.9% of households in Gettysburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
14.4% of households in Gettysburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.8% of households in Gettysburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.2% of households in Gettysburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.7% of households in Gettysburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.0% of households in Gettysburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.2% of households in Gettysburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.3% of households in Gettysburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Gettysburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.7% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.7% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.9% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.4% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.8% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.0% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.2% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.3% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
