Elizabethtown is a Lancaster County borough with a personality that consistently surprises people who drive through expecting another quiet Pennsylvania town. Elizabethtown College anchors the community and brings an intellectual and cultural energy that sets the borough apart from its neighbors. The downtown along Market Street is active, with local dining, coffee shops, and businesses that reflect a community invested in its own identity. Housing ranges from classic borough stock to newer suburban development on the borough's edges, with prices that remain more accessible than much of Lancaster County. The Elizabethtown Area School District serves the community. For buyers looking for Lancaster County living with genuine small-city character, Elizabethtown is consistently worth exploring.
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32,066 people live in Elizabethtown, where the median age is 42.2 and the average individual income is $40,866. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Elizabethtown, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Masonic Village Farm Market, Elizabethtown Coffee Company, and The Tatted Toy Guys.
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| Dining · $$ | 2.24 miles | 18 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1.09 miles | 19 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.09 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.13 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.25 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.01 miles | 17 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
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