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Gettysburg, PA

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A Civil War site evolved into a historic, suburban haven

College Town Historic Museums Park-Like Restaurants Affordable

A major part of national history, Gettysburg is the famous site of the Battle of Gettysburg, fought at the Gettysburg National Battlefield, which is now a part of the expansive Gettysburg National Military Park. This treasured park is also the home to the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center, Devil’s Den, State of Pennsylvania Monument, and more historic sites. The city of Gettysburg houses Gettysburg College along with various public schools and community parks like the Gettysburg Recreational Park.

Even more historic attractions reside in different parts of the city, including the Gettysburg Museum of History, the Shriver House Museum, and the Jennie Wade House, dedicated to domestic wartime life. Gettysburg has since recovered and is now a historic, charming, and welcoming suburb of Pennsylvania. Local businesses thrive in this historic hub. Enjoy a homemade treat at Mr. G’s Ice Cream, grab a craft brew at Appalachian Brewing Company, or enjoy a colonial meal at Dobbin House Tavern, Gettysburg’s oldest, most historic home. Less than an hour southwest of Harrisburg, the state capital of Pennsylvania, residents of this historic haven can easily travel to nearby metropolitan areas for work, dining, shopping, or entertainment.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Gettysburg, PA is $846 for one bedroom, $1,190 for two bedrooms, and $1,795 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gettysburg has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$846/month
736 Sq Ft
House
$1,798/month
1,379 Sq Ft
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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

James Gettys Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

331 Students

5
out of 10

Lincoln Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

372 Students

4
out of 10

Gettysburg Area Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

682 Students

7
out of 10

Gettysburg Area High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,024 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Gettysburg National Military Park
  • Eisenhower National Historic Site
  • Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.