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Gettysburg, PA


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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

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.

The People and Families of Gettysburg

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gettysburg had a median family income of $40,489. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Gettysburg.

Political Inclinations

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.

Gettysburg Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

Gettysburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyGettysburg Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyGettysburg Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyGettysburg Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10%Gettysburg College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 12%Gettysburg Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Gettysburg, PA

Comparing Gettysburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population87
Racial Diversity810
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men68
Senior Citizens42
Male Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size12
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Rents75
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime52
Low Violent Crime22

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Historic Gettysburg

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Jennie Wade House c1903.

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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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