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Gettysburg, PA

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Population
8,365
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
537 ft
Median Home Value
$241,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,001/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$54,365
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in PennsylvaniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in PennsylvaniaNearest larger communityWestminster, Maryland21 miles away · 20,589 residents.

About Gettysburg

Gettysburg is a historic borough and the county seat of Adams County, Pennsylvania. Best known as the site of the pivotal 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, the community of approximately 8,254 is a major tourism hub centered around the surrounding Gettysburg National Military Park. Public education is administered by the Gettysburg Area School District.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingOutskirts FitA+99.6rating

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