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Gettysburg

Pop. 8,254·136th most expensive in Pennsylvania·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,247/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
-$718
Falling (Monthly)
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Gettysburg · $1,247
More affordable than 90% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,247/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$50,000/yr
Local median income
$54,365/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Gettysburg's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$840
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,590
4 BR+
$1,720
Research median
$1,200/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,964/yr
At $1,247/mo median
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Gettysburg, PA is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 44% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,254
Median income
$54,365
Median age
22.3
Renters
53.3%
Age distribution
13.2%
49.6%
18.3%
12.7%
Under 1813.2%
18–3449.6%
35–5418.3%
55–646.3%
65+12.7%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
75%
16.5%
White75%
Black4.6%
Hispanic16.5%
Asian6.8%
Education (25+)
24.7%
21.9%
44%
No HS diploma9.4%
HS diploma24.7%
Some college21.9%
Bachelor's+44%
Housing tenure
46.7%
53.3%
Owner46.7%
Renter53.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Gettysburg, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,609 → $54,365
up 14.2%
Population
7,423 → 8,254
up 11.2%
Renter share
57.6% → 53.3%
-4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
41.7% → 44%
+2.3 pts
Median age
24.4 → 22.3
-2.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Gettysburg, PA now reports about $54,365, up from $47,609 in 2021. The population has grown by 11.2% since 2021, moving from about 7,423 residents to roughly 8,254. Renters now make up 53.3% of households, compared with 57.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 44% of adults here, versus 41.7% in 2021.

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About renting in Gettysburg, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Gettysburg is $1,247/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $840/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,200/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $970/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,590/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($54,365/yr), Gettysburg ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Gettysburg an affordable city for renters?

Gettysburg is considered affordable for renters. At $1,247/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($54,365/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Gettysburg falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Gettysburg?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,247/mo in Gettysburg. The local median household income is $54,365/yr, meaning the typical Gettysburg household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Gettysburg?

Rent in Gettysburg has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Gettysburg rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Gettysburg is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #136 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,247/mo.

What percentage of Gettysburg residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.3% of Gettysburg households are renters, while 46.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Gettysburg has a strong rental market.

How does Gettysburg rent compare to the national average?

Gettysburg's median rent of $1,247/mo is $718 (37%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #136 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,247/mo, rent takes ~28% of Gettysburg's median household income ($54,365/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Gettysburg 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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