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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams county, is 30 miles N of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 48 miles NW of Baltimore, Maryland. There are 7,490 residents in the town.
In Gettysburg, about 26% of adults are married. In Gettysburg, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households. People in the town are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.
In 2000, Gettysburg had a median family income of $40,489. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Gettysburg.
Gettysburg folks tended to give their money ($6,550) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Gettysburg that were owner-occupied was 37%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the town. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Gettysburg, but this often equates to better schools and government services.
In Gettysburg, 62% of commuters drive to work. The town offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Gettysburg is its reasonable commuting times.
Gettysburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
Comparing Gettysburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Gettysburg colleges • Gettysburg travel • Gettysburg mortgages and property.
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Jennie Wade House c1903.
The Peach Orchard and 3rd Mich. Infantry Monument c1903.
McPherson barn between 1900 and 1906
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