Livability Score

84
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) A+
Ragged Edge Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Waldo's & Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ugly Mug Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Dining Center
Coffee Shop
The Ragged Edge
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (14) A+
The Jennifer and David LeVan Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Ticket to the Past - Unforgettable Journeys
Museum
Majestic Theater
Cinema
Gallery 30
Art Gallery
Gettysburg Museum of History
Museum
Gettysburg Community Theatre
Theatre Arts
Musselman Stadium
Stadium
Jennie Wade House Gifts
Museum
Gettysburg Area School District Stadium
Stadium
Seminary Ridge Museum, Gettysburg
Museum
Hall of Presidents and First Ladies
Museum
Thompson House - Lee's HQ
Museum
Gettysburg Diorama
Museum
Gettysburg Heritage Center
Museum
Beyond the Battle Museum
Museum
Adams County Historical Society
Museum
Lincoln Train Museum
Museum
Battlefield Military Museum
Museum
Gettysburg National Military Park
Attraction
Ford Motor Company Fund Education Center
Museum
Gettysburg Museum
Museum
Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association
Museum
Battlefield Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
R/C Gateway Theaters 8
Cinema
Sachs Covered Bridge
Attraction
Food and Drink (21) A+
Garryowen Irish Pub
Bar
Gettysburg Brew Works Taproom
Bar
Mamma's
Bar
Ploughman Cider Taproom
Bar
Gettysburg Chocolate Market
Sweets
Flying Bull
Bar
Lincoln Diner
Fast Food
Sweeet!
Sweets
One Lincoln
Bar
LuLu's Finest Ice Cream
Sweets
Reid's Winery Cider House
Bar
Mr. G's
Sweets
Cone Sweet Cone
Sweets
Sunset Ice Cream Parlor
Sweets
Kilwins
Sweets
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Gettysburg YWCA
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Kennie's Markets
Grocery Store
Gettysburg Baking Company
Bakery
Weis
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Parks (6) A+
Gettysburg Municipal Authority
Park
Borough of Gettysburg
Park
Gettysburg Recreational Park
Park
West Fields
Park
Gettysburg Municipal Authority
Park
Adams County Headstart Playground
Playground
Straban Township Park
Park
Shops (34) A+
A&A Village Treasures
Gift Shop
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
WildRoot Collection
Clothing
Fresh Boutique
Clothing
A Lit`le Irish Too
Gift Shop
Sunrise Soap Company
Beauty
Rusty's Vitamins
Nutrition Supplements
Lark
Clothing
The Christmas Haus
Gift Shop
Oh Man!
Gift Shop
Town & Campus Hair Care
Hairdresser
Varsity Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Dirty Billy's Hats
Fashion
Redbud House Kitchenwares
Houseware
True Friends Boutique
Clothing
Martin's Family Shoes
Shoes
The Antique Center
Furniture
Codori's Gifts
Gift Shop
Locaflora | Flowers, Plants & Gifts
Florist
Nerd Herd Gifts and Games
Gift Shop
Grace Kelly Salon
Hairdresser
Artworks
Gift Shop
The Lucky Paw
Pets
For the Historian
Books
Sunoco
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.3% take public transportation in Gettysburg.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations A+
Rabbit Express - Gettysburg TC
Bus Stop
Gettysburg Transit Center (Bus)
Bus Station
Gray Line - HACC
Bus Stop
Lincoln Line 1 & 2
Bus Stop
Gray Line - Walmart
Bus Stop
Gray Line - Courtyard Marriot
Bus Stop
Lincoln Line 2 (Odd Hours)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.3% F
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Gettysburg is 104/100 - which is 6% higher than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B

Gettysburg crime rates are 1,621 per 100k, which is 8% lower than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
1,364 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
258 crimes per 100k B
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employment D+

The median income in Gettysburg is $41,832 - which is 24% lower than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$41,832 F
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Gettysburg Police Department
Police
Gettysburg Fire Department Co. #1
Fire Station
Gettysburg Hospital ER Entrance
Hospital
WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital
Hospital
Fisher-Sieber Health Center
Clinic
US Park Ranger (Law Enforcement)
Police
Gettysburg Pediatrics
Doctor
WellSpan Family Medicine - Rehabilitation @ Herr's Ridge
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
DaVita Dialysis (Heritage Lake)
Clinic
WellSpan Pharmacy @ AHC
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing C-

Gettysburg home prices are $199,100 - which is 19% higher than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$199,100 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
-10% D-
Home Affordability
4.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B-

The Gettysburg graduation rate is 80% - which is 7% lower than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
59% D+
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (8) A+
St Francis Xavier School
Lincoln El Sch
Vida Charter School
Gettysburg Area Ms
James Gettys El Sch
Adams County Christian Academy
High Schools (4) F
Gettysburg Area Hs
Adams County Christian Academy
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ratings A+

Gettysburg has an overall rating of 87% from 7 reviews.
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User Surveys (7)
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  • Gettysburg has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Gettysburg crime rates are 8% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Gettysburg is 6% higher than the Pennsylvania average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Gettysburg? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Gettysburg Municipal Authority
      Borough of Gettysburg
      Gettysburg Recreational Park
      West Fields
      Gettysburg Municipal Authority
      Adams County Headstart Playground
      Straban Township Park

      Entertainment

      The Jennifer and David LeVan Performing Arts Center
      Ticket to the Past - Unforgettable Journeys
      Majestic Theater
      Gallery 30
      Gettysburg Museum of History
      Gettysburg Community Theatre
      Musselman Stadium
      Jennie Wade House Gifts

      Food & Drink

      Garryowen Irish Pub
      Gettysburg Brew Works Taproom
      Mamma's
      Ploughman Cider Taproom
      Gettysburg Chocolate Market
      Flying Bull
      Lincoln Diner
      Sweeet!

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Gettysburg? Of all people who commute, 3.3% take public transportation in Gettysburg.
      Drive to Work
      51%

      25% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      30%

      28% higher than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Gettysburg? The cost of living in Gettysburg is 104/100 - which is 6% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Gettysburg
      104

      4% more expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Gettysburg? Gettysburg crime rates are 1,621, which are 8% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,621 per 100k people

      30% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 62

      30% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Gettysburg? The median income in Gettysburg is $41,832 which is 24% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $41,83224% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,76624% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Gettysburg a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Gettysburg Hospital ER Entrance
      WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      C- Housing

      What are Gettysburg home prices? Gettysburg home prices are $199,100 - which is 19% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $199,1008% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8886% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      40%

      38% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Gettysburg have good schools? The Gettysburg graduation rate is 80% - which is 7% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      59%

      23% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Gettysburg a good place to live? Gettysburg has an overall rating of 87% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      87%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      87%

      7 total surveys

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