Living in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elizabethtown · Census data 2020–2024
Elizabethtown has 11,925 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $76,105 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $238,700, the median rent is $1,174/month.
Elizabethtown at a glance
- Population
- 11,925
- Median age
- 34.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $76,105State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $238,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,174/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 58.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Elizabethtown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Elizabethtown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elizabethtown the median home value is $238,700, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,174 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,622 a month in housing costs.
Elizabethtown median household income
The median household income in Elizabethtown is $76,105 and the income per person is $40,293. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Elizabethtown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,679
- Owner-occupied
- 58.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.8%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.20
Elizabethtown demographics
- Population
- 11,925
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 4,590
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elizabethtown ›
Education in Elizabethtown
31.4% of adults 25 and older in Elizabethtown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elizabethtown
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Elizabethtown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | 11,925 | $76,105 | $238,700 | $1,174 |
| West Donegal | 9,058 | $90,461 | $345,500 | $2,698 |
| Rheems | 2,426 | $96,667 | $265,400 | $1,639 |
| Conewago | 2,999 | $108,083 | $382,500 | $1,065 |
| Conoy | 3,302 | $73,511 | $246,500 | $1,523 |
| Maytown | 4,443 | $119,097 | $324,300 | $1,712 |
| East Donegal | 8,689 | $109,158 | $331,300 | $1,528 |
| Bainbridge | 1,376 | $99,167 | $230,700 | $1,564 |
| Londonderry | 4,906 | $91,905 | $241,700 | $1,188 |
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What is the median household income in Elizabethtown, PA?
The median household income in Elizabethtown is $76,105, about the same as the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Elizabethtown?
The median home value in Elizabethtown is $238,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Elizabethtown?
The median gross rent in Elizabethtown is $1,174 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Elizabethtown, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in Elizabethtown?
The median age in Elizabethtown is 34.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Elizabethtown?
The average commute to work in Elizabethtown is 22 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elizabethtown?
The unemployment rate in Elizabethtown is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elizabethtown?
31.4% of adults in Elizabethtown have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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