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Gettysburg, PA

Gettysburg, PA.

Population: 30,373 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Gettysburg, PA is $377,280 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $315,000 after a median 28 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,187/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hurricane, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$377,280

Median home value

+3.3%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$377,280
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+11.9%
5-year appreciation
+25.6%
10-year appreciation
+65.6%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$377,460
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$315,000
Median list price
$299,990
Median price per sqft
$180
1-year sale-price change
+20.0%
Median days on market
28 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
90
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
34

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,187/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$867/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,339/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,008/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Vida CS, Gettysburg Montessori CS, Adams County Technical Institute
Schools include
Vida CS, Gettysburg Montessori CS, Adams County Technical Institute, Gettysburg Area MS, Lincoln El Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 34% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
65.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Hunterstown Road (2.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.4 in
Annual snowfall
4.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
188
Days with Moderate air quality
166
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
241

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
626
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,743
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,477

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
18
Nearest national park
Gettysburg National Military Park (1 mi)
National parks include
Gettysburg National Military Park, Eisenhower National Historic Site, Catoctin Mountain Park
Airports within 30 mi
50
Nearest airport
Gettysburg Regional Airport (GTY) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
GETTYSBURG HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+417 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
40.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,645
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
75.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,640
Average weekly wage
$980
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
403

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

GettysburgState medianUS median
Median home value$377,280$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$315,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market28 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,187/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,645$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Gettysburg, PA?
$377,280.
What is the median sale price in Gettysburg, PA?
$315,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Gettysburg, PA?
Median days on market: 28 days.
What is typical rent in Gettysburg, PA?
Typical rent: $1,187/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gettysburg, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is Gettysburg, PA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Gettysburg, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 34% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gettysburg, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gettysburg, PA?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Hunterstown Road, 2.2 mi.
How many schools serve Gettysburg, PA?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Gettysburg, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Gettysburg, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Gettysburg, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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