Borough in Pennsylvania, US

Elizabethtown

$350kMedian Home
287Days with 5+ hrs sun
64°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation12kCenter elevation446 ft
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Elizabethtown is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located 18 miles (29 km) southeast of Harrisburg, the state capital. Small factories existed at the turn of the 20th century when the population in 1900 was 1,861. As of the 2020 census, the population of the borough was 11,639. Elizabethtown is commonly referred to in south-central Pennsylvania as E-Town. This nickname is also used for the local college and high school.Wikipedia

Temperatures vary across four distinct seasons. Rain falls fairly evenly through the year. Spring and fall feel like real transition seasons. Noticeable daylight swing. Annual snowfall is at least 15 inches.

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Place

Where It Is

Location Context
Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Latitude40.15°
Longitude-76.60°
Population12k
Center elevation446 ft

State Context

PennsylvaniaU.S. state

Pennsylvania, officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state located in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, Appalachian, and Great Lakes regions of the United States. It borders Delaware to its southeast, Maryland to its south, forming the Mason-Dixon Line, West Virginia to its southwest, Ohio to its west, the Canadian province of Ontario to its northwest via Lake Erie, New York to its north, and the Delaware River and New Jersey to its east. Pennsylvania's most populous city is Philadelphia, and the state capital is Harrisburg. Pennsylvania is the fifth-most populous state in the country, with over 13 million residents as of the 2020 United States census.Wikipedia

Income tax: Flat 3.07%Avg sales tax: 6.34%Property tax: 1.36%Official school data available

About the Region

Mid-Atlantic

The Mid-Atlantic includes the urban corridor through New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., as well as rural areas, mountains, and smaller communities outside that corridor. A city in this region does not necessarily share the density or transport connections of those major centers.

Coastal, inland, and upland locations have different weather and travel patterns. Regional rail connections and walkable neighborhoods are location-specific, while housing costs depend on the local market. Compare the city figures and investigate the particular neighborhood before choosing a place.

Outdoors

Nearby Parks & Nature

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People

City Profile

Median Age35 yrs
College Educated31%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home8%of workforce
Poverty Rate8%
Practical

Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$1,316/mo
Median rent
$350k
Median home price
Rent burden24% of income
Household Income
$67k
Median annual
Daily life

Livability

Safety Score
88
Walk Score at mapped location
78 / 100 · point score

Not a citywide average. Walkability varies by address.

40.15350, -76.60200 · Updated 2026-08-18

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School Rating
7.9/10
Internet
Fiber
7%
Cable
97%
address availability
The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
287
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

79% of the year
Avg High Temp
64°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Steady humidity
69% warm season / 70% cool season
Comfort Score
59/100
Good
Temp Swing
46°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
44"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
15"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
45
Good · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

Monthly Temperature
Daylight Span (Sunrise to Sunset)
Precipitation Distribution
44" of precipitation per year
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Humidity Through The Year
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fairly steady humidity
Summer 69% · Winter 70% · Apr-Sep 64-73%
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Watchouts

Natural Hazard Risk

Flood Risk
minimal
FEMA classification
Wildfire Risk
minimal
FEMA rating
Poor Air Days
36 days
per year with AQI > 100
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