What are the schools like in Elizabethville, PA?

Elizabethville is served primarily by Upper Dauphin Area SD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Elizabethville?

The median household income in Elizabethville, PA is $65,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.

What is the weather like in Elizabethville, PA?

Elizabethville has an average high temperature of 36.9°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.6 inches.

Elizabethville, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Elizabethville, PA affordable or expensive?

Elizabethville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Elizabethville is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $152,100 and the median rent is $718 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Elizabethville, PA?

Elizabethville has a violent crime rate of 172.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 430.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Elizabethville, PA a Good Place to Live?

Elizabethville is a small town of 1,491 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $65,000 and a 1.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Elizabethville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Elizabethville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Elizabethville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.5

Elizabethville's overall cost of living index is 96.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Elizabethville costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Elizabethville, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$152,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$718	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Elizabethville's violent crime rate is 172.1 per 100,000 residents — 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

172.1 /100k

Property Crime

430.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Elizabethville is served primarily by Upper Dauphin Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Elizabethville, PA	National Avg
School District	Upper Dauphin Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Elizabethville sees average highs of 36.9°F in January and 83.7°F in July, with 50.9 inches of annual precipitation and 27.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Elizabethville, PA
Average High — January	36.9°F
Average High — July	83.7°F
Annual Precipitation	50.9"
Annual Snowfall	27.6"

Demographics

Metric	Elizabethville, PA	National Avg
Population	1,491	—
Median Age	36.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.7%	22.2%
65 and over	13.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Elizabethville

Elizabethville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17023

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elizabethville, PA affordable or expensive?

Elizabethville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Elizabethville roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $152,100 and median rent is $718/month.

What is the crime rate in Elizabethville, PA?

Elizabethville's violent crime rate is 172.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 430.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Elizabethville?

Public schools in Elizabethville are operated by Upper Dauphin Area SD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 19.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Elizabethville, PA a good place to live?

Elizabethville, PA has a population of 1,491, a median household income of $65,000, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Elizabethville?

Elizabethville averages 36.9°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.9 inches with about 27.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Elizabethville?

Elizabethville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17023.

What is the population of Elizabethville?

The population of Elizabethville, Pennsylvania is 1,491 with a median age of 36.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Elizabethville?

Key numbers for living in Elizabethville: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $152,100, median household income $65,000, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Elizabethville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.