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Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, U.S. 30

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A town of 940, settled in 1753. A deep archive of photos, postcards and papers.

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Photo: Ken Lund · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
940
+1.1% since 2010
Typical home
$334K
+3.2% in a year
Household income
$82K
median
Median age
37.0
years
Jobs based here
617
Balanced

What makes Abbottstown stand out

The 2 things Abbottstown does most differently from other towns.

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Lincoln View Motel and Restaurant, U.S. Route 30 -- 1 1-2 miles east of Abbottstown, Penna., midway between York and Ge…
c. 1930 · Lincoln View Motel and Restaurant, U.S. Route 30 -- 1 1-2 miles east of Abbottstown, Penna., midway between York and Ge… · Wikimedia Commons
Abbottstown’s story

273 years in pictures

20 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.

Lincoln View Motel and Restaurant, U.S. Route 30 -- 1 1-2 miles east of Abbottstown, Penna., midway between York and Ge…Hub Cap CityLyn Kat Antique Shop, clown sign, Route 30
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Small town

940 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

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Safety

Less crime per resident than 91% of U.S. towns

Abbottstown reports less crime per resident than 91% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

ASafety Grade

Violent crime per 1,000 residents

Abbottstown0.9
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3

Property crime per 1,000 residents

Abbottstown0.9
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
91st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
77th
percentile among PA towns
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
1
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards

Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 19% of U.S. communities.

19risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
19Very low riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
7
paid flood claims since 1978
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate

Four seasons, pleasant summers

Abbottstown has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

29″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter24–42°
Spring40–63°
Summer62–84°
Fall44–66°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute

Most working residents commute out of Abbottstown

Most working residents leave Abbottstown for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Hanover (14%), Penn (7%) and New Oxford (4%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

4%work in town

Where working residents work

In Abbottstown4%
Hanover14%
Penn7%
New Oxford4%
West Manchester4%
12 mi
median commute distance
617
jobs based in Abbottstown
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing

A typical Abbottstown home is worth about $334K

The typical Abbottstown home is worth about $334,000, up 3.2% in a year, 15% above the Pennsylvania typical home.

$334KZillow home value

Typical home value

Abbottstown$334K
Pennsylvania$290K
+3.2%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health

How healthy Abbottstown is

Abbottstown tracks Pennsylvania closely on all 5 CDC measures.

5 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better5 too close to call0 worse
UPMC Hanover
5.1 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →

About Abbottstown

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Abbottstown is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,022 at the 2020 census.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Established
1753
Population
1,022
Area
0.6 sq mi
Elevation
564 ft
ZIP code
17301
Area code
717

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