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Living in Gettysburg borough

Gettysburg borough had 8,254 residents in July 2026 and is a city in the United States. There were 142 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. In July 2026, median household income was US$54,365 a year. The city had 5 schools in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-2424 sources

Population8,254people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey
Median gross salary619.1EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · ACS 2020-2024 5-year detailed table B20002 (Census Reporter mirror of U.S. Census Bureau ACS table-based summary file)
Median rent879.9EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate5.65%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime776.8offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 51% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean7.98µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Gettysburg borough?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Gettysburg borough.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,001 per month, while the median home value was US$241,500 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 46.7%, and the vacancy rate was 12.6% in July 2026. 40.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Gettysburg borough recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,001/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent40.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)12.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,009 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)4Official
Median monthly rent879.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Gettysburg borough a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker42%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 33–51%
Skilled employee51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–60%
Student51%strong on education, weak on work · range 41–61%
Family70%strong on safety, weak on cost · range 61–79%
Retirement52%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 41–63%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

11.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 950 of 8,254 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Gettysburg borough is 5.7%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income54,365 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband81 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with a broadband subscription90.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households without internet7.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with satellite internet3.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Median gross salary619.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year detailed table B20002 (Census Reporter mirror of U.S. Census Bureau ACS table-based summary file)1Official
Median gross salary (regional)3,444 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov21Official
Unemployment rate5.65 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Gettysburg borough?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

Gettysburg borough median gross pay: €619 (ACS 2020-2024 5-year detailed table B20002 (Census Reporter mirror of U.S. Census Bureau ACS table-based summary file), 2020-12-31).
Left over each month€0of €0 take-home
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Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.outside the model's range
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,009
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish—
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Gettysburg borough Salary needed to live in Gettysburg borough

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Gettysburg borough. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Gettysburg borough. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher90.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Schools5 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
School enrolment, share of residents51.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio2 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents142 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,497 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Gettysburg borough when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesGettysburg borough highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Gettysburg borough highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Gettysburg borough777
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents776.8 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time16.42 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by bicycle1.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers walking to work32.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Gettysburg borough. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Gettysburg borough.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Gettysburg borough is 8.0 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.98 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202424Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 3.39 · Feb 5 · Mar 9.72 · Apr 16.78 · May 22.17 · Jun 27.17 · Jul 29.72 · Aug 28.78 · Sep 24.89 · Oct 18.28 · Nov 11.67 · Dec 5.83 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00360656 (BIGLERVILLE)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -5.78 · Feb -4.89 · Mar -0.944 · Apr 4.83 · May 10.61 · Jun 15.61 · Jul 18.28 · Aug 17.28 · Sep 13.17 · Oct 6.72 · Nov 1.39 · Dec -2.89 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00360656 (BIGLERVILLE)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 88.14 · Feb 66.29 · Mar 91.95 · Apr 99.31 · May 112.3 · Jun 105.7 · Jul 92.46 · Aug 93.98 · Sep 133.1 · Oct 99.06 · Nov 81.53 · Dec 87.38 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00360656 (BIGLERVILLE)15Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading165.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean10.49 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation915.5 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature24.59 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature12.37 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature3.6 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Allentown ±0.3 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±2.1 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.1 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±2.1 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±2.1 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±2.5 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign residents950 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population8,254 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey18Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value241,500 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Owner-occupied homes46.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Labour force participation rate61.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Residents born abroad11.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents3.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Non-citizens, share of residents8.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Flu vaccination coverage63.12 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage7Official
Mammography screening coverage75.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate8Official
Residents without health insurance4.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher44.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available89.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,704 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers mainly working from home10.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households using cellular data plans82.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official

Alternatives for people set on Gettysburg borough

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Taneytown as a Gettysburg borough alternative in the same region

20 km away, better on 2 of 3 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, city and recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, region: €4,365 Taneytown vs €3,444 Gettysburg borough+27%
  • Unemployment: 4.0% Taneytown vs 5.7% Gettysburg borough−30%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,821 (2024) Taneytown vs €619 (2020) Gettysburg boroughno percentage
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 432 (2025) Taneytown vs 777 (2024) Gettysburg boroughno percentage
  • Annual PM2.5: 8.0 µg/m³ Taneytown vs 8.0 µg/m³ Gettysburg boroughsame level
Full comparisonMore about Taneytown

Plainfield as a Gettysburg borough alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 945 km, better on 3 of 4 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, city cannot be compared like for like.

  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 5.7% Gettysburg borough−33%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 (2024) Plainfield vs €619 (2020) Gettysburg boroughno percentage
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,444 Gettysburg borough+17%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 777 Gettysburg borough−5%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 8.0 µg/m³ Gettysburg boroughsame level
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Gettysburg borough

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Hanover borough 21.5 km away
Rent
1,050 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,044 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Gettysburg borough, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Downingtown borough8,255 residentsScappoose8,257 residentsMacclenny8,251 residentsTaneytown8,259 residentsBasehor8,249 residentsCorning8,260 residents

How does Gettysburg borough compare?

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Is Gettysburg borough part of Gettysburg?

Gettysburg borough is in the published commuting zone of Gettysburg; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Gettysburg city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source16

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Gettysburg borough?

The median gross salary is 3,444 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Gettysburg borough?

The unemployment rate is 5.65 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Gettysburg borough?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.98 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Gettysburg borough?

Police recorded 776.8 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Gettysburg borough?

The published population is 8,254 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

How many foreign residents live in Gettysburg borough?

950 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Gettysburg borough a good place to live?

Gettysburg borough may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Gettysburg borough part of Gettysburg?

Gettysburg borough is in the published commuting zone of Gettysburg; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Gettysburg borough?

Taneytown, Hanover borough are near Gettysburg borough. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year detailed table B20002 (Census Reporter mirror of U.S. Census Bureau ACS table-based summary file) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-20
  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  4. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  5. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  6. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  7. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  8. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  6. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  7. U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb Places (layer 4 incorporated places, layer 5 CDPs; identical query) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-11
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
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  13. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  14. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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