Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Gettysburg, PA metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Gettysburg, PA metro area's all-transactions index changed +4.4% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +4.7% for Pennsylvania and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 132nd of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +4.4%
- 5-year change
- +40.9%
- Since Q1 1995
- +226%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 132nd
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Gettysburg, PA vs Pennsylvania and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Gettysburg, PA: 326.1
- Pennsylvania: 355.6
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | PA | U.S. | Gap vs PA | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +4.4% | +4.7% | +3.0% | −0.2 pts | +1.4 pts |
| 3 years | +15.2% | +18.1% | +12.9% | −2.8 pts | +2.4 pts |
| 5 years | +40.9% | +44.2% | +41.3% | −3.3 pts | −0.4 pts |
| 10 years | +76.9% | +86.9% | +93.3% | −10.0 pts | −16.5 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +226% | +256% | +292% | −29.6 pts | −65.5 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Gettysburg, PA area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 173 · Hanover, PA area | PA | +6.1% | +45.4% | +218% | 30% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Gettysburg, PA area
Gettysburg, PA area's index peaked in Q1 2008, fell 22.8% to its low in Q2 2014, and regained its peak in Q1 2021, about 13 years after the top. Today it sits +46.3% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q1 2008 | Q2 2014 | -22.8% | Q1 2021 (13 yrs) | +46.3% |
| PA | Q1 2008 | Q2 2012 | -9.4% | Q2 2017 (9.2 yrs) | +83.0% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Gettysburg, PA area's index has changed +47.3% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | PA after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +0.5% | +0.8% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +4.9% | +7.5% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +13.6% | +16.3% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +27.2% | +34.4% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +47.3% | +60.6% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Gettysburg, PA area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +217% | $951,815 |
| Q2 2000 | +173% | $818,903 |
| Q2 2005 | +78.4% | $535,139 |
| Q2 2010 | +68.9% | $506,672 |
| Q2 2015 | +85.0% | $555,122 |
| Q2 2020 | +55.7% | $467,179 |
| Q2 2021 | +40.9% | $422,777 |
| Q2 2023 | +15.2% | $345,659 |
| Q2 2025 | +4.4% | $313,288 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Gettysburg, PA area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Gettysburg, PA metro area shows changes of +4.4% over one year, +40.9% over five years, and +76.9% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +226% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Gettysburg, PA area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved +1.4 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is −0.4 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.