Hershey, PA

Living in Hershey

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Bikeability 34
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Walkability 48
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 33
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Affordability 52
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Public Safety 63
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 76
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Schools 92
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Residents

15k Population +1.6k (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +7 (2010–19)
46% College-Educated -6% (2010–19)
59% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black3%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate15%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree22%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$70k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
76% Lived Here Last Year -7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more12%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector60%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office15%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van77%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home17%

Housing

$272k Median Home Value +$38k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$927 Median Monthly Rent +$185 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached21%
1 unit, detached45%
Multiple units5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity44%
Fuel oil, kerosene19%
LP gas2%
Utility gas34%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Hershey

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Harrisburg Metro Area21
Dauphin County38

Property Crime in Hershey

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Harrisburg Metro Area16
Dauphin County23

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump45%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 6
Feb 32 3 7
Mar 40 3 3
Apr 51 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 44 3 1
Dec 33 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hershey

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding66
Tornado12
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Hershey, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Hershey, PA

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Tender Years
0 miles, NW
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Milton Hershey School
1 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Hershey, PA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Hershey, PA

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Philhaven Hospital
10 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Hershey, PA