Hershey, PA
Living in Hershey
Bikeability34
Walkability48
Commute94
Public Transit33
Affordability52
Public Safety63
Airports54
Hospitals66
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools92
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation+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
$70kMedian 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
$272kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$927Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hershey, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hershey, PA
Tender Years
0 miles, NW
St Joan of Arc Elementary School
1 miles, W
Milton Hershey School
1 miles, SE
Kindercare Learning Center
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Hershey, PA
Lebanon Valley College
8 miles, NE
Elizabethtown College
9 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hershey, PA
Milton S Hershey Medical Center
2 miles, SW
Philhaven Hospital
10 miles, E
Pinnacle Health Hospitals
12 miles, W
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
13 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Hershey, PA
Harrisburg International Airport
9 miles, SW
Lehigh Valley International Airport
68 miles, NE