Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Lisa's Cafe on Chocolate
Coffee Shop
Duck Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cocoa Beanery
Coffee Shop
Lisa's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Chatter Box Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (24) A+
Hershey Theater
Theatre Arts
The Old Hershey Chocolate Factory
Attraction
The Hershey Story
Museum
CocoaPlex
Cinema
ZooAmerica
Zoo
Skyrush
Theme Park
The Pirate
Attraction
Hershey Arena
Stadium
Kinderhaus
Museum
The Claw
Attraction
The Shore
Water Park
Tidal Force
Attraction
Bayside Pier
Water Park
Sandcastle Cove
Water Park
East Coast Waterworks
Water Park
Chocolate World
Attraction
Stacks Visual Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Hersheypark Stadium
Stadium
Merry Derry Dip Fun Slide
Attraction
Hersheypark
Theme Park
Music Express
Attraction
Laff Trakk
Attraction
Giant Center
Stadium
AACA Museum
Museum
Buck Swank Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (12) F
Phillip Arthurs
Sweets
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Parkside
Bar
The Beer Stop
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Little Wonders Cake Shop
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Wingstop
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Annie's Ice Cream
Fast Food
Cubby's Icecream Cafe
Sweets
Gas Station
Bar
Fitness (3) F
Power Train Gym
Gym
Spartan Athletic Center
Gym
Fitness Center
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Shadow Stone Community Center
Community Centre
Physique World
Gym
Studio 619
Gym
Groceries (5) F
Pronio's Market
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Karns
Grocery Store
Simply Market
Grocery Store
Weis
Grocery Store
Redner's
Grocery Store
Giant Foods
Grocery Store
Palmyra Real Food Emporium
Grocery Store
Parks (19) A+
Founder's Park
Park
Chocolate Town Square
Park
Alumni Memorial Grove Park
Park
Brookside Park
Park
Palmdale Park
Park
Hershey Gardens
Park
Swatara Creek Park
Park
Eby Park
Park
Common Ground Park
Park
Boathouse Park
Park
Koons Park
Park
South Hanover Township Playground
Playground
Bullfrog Valley Park
Park
Raymond J. Phillippy Park
Park
Stonebrook Park
Park
Shank Park
Park
Raymond J. Phillippy Park
Park
Hanshue Park
Park
Town Square
Park
Stephen J. Stabinger Sports Complex
Park
Greenbriar Park
Park
Cambelltown Community Park
Park
Palmyra Community Playground
Park
Dock Street River Access
Park
Firemans Park
Park
Shops (56) D-
Melt Spa
Beauty
Knock Knock Boutique
Clothing
Royer's Flowers and Gifts
Florist
Park Avenue Salon and Spa
Beauty
Edward’s Styling Salon
Hairdresser
Jane’s Spa
Beauty
Lane Bryant
Clothing
Michael Kors
Clothing
American Eagle Outfitters
Clothing
Haggar
Clothing
Loft
Clothing
Clarks
Shoes
Bath & Body Works
Beauty
Carter's
Clothing
Banana Republic
Clothing
Kay Jewelers
Fashion
Ann Taylor
Clothing
Janie & Jack
Clothing
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Kate Spade New York
Clothing
Old Navy
Clothing
White House Black Market
Clothing
Chico's
Clothing
Talbots
Clothing
Express
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Hershey.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.3% F
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cost of living C-

The cost of living in Hershey is 111/100 - which is 13% higher than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A

Hershey crime rates are 896 per 100k, which is 51% lower than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
767 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
129 crimes per 100k A
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employment B+

The median income in Hershey is $61,948 - which is 13% higher than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$61,948 C-
Unemployment Rate
1.8% A+
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health B

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Hershey Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Penn State Health Medical Group Laboratory
Clinic
Penn State Health Children's Hospital
Hospital
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Hospital
South Hanover Township Fire Station
Fire Station
John M. Drop DMD LLC Family Dentistry
Dentist
Palmyra Pharmacy & Gift Shop
Pharmacy
Citizen's Fire Company #1
Fire Station
Palmyra Municipal Building
Police
Campbelltown Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Penn State Hershey Medical Group Palmyra
Doctor
Hershey Dental
Dentist
CVS
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A-

Hershey home prices are $248,700 - which is 48% higher than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$248,700 A
Home Appreciation Rate
1% C+
Home Affordability
4x (home price to income ratio) D+
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schools A+

The Hershey graduation rate is 90% - which is 5% higher than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
76% B+
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (12) A+
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr
Hershey Ms
Hershey Primary El Sch
Hershey Intrmd El Sch
Tender Years
St Joan Of Arc Elementary School
Kindercare Learning Center
Milton Hershey School
Cclc At Hershey
South Hanover El Sch
Vista School
Lingle Avenue El Sch
Lower Dauphin Ms
Palmyra Area Ms
Pine Street El Sch
Price
Northside El Sch
Nye El Sch
Forge Road El Sch
Conewago El Sch
High Schools (3) D-
Hershey Hs
Milton Hershey School
Vista School
Price
Palmyra Area Shs
Lower Dauphin Hs
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ratings C+

Hershey has an overall rating of 67% from 15 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (14)
From AreaVibes A+
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Hershey Area Facts

  • Hershey has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Hershey crime rates are 51% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Hershey is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average

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Hershey, PA: Chocolatetown, USA 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Who doesn't want to live in a city with a huge chocolate factory? Hershey is the best selling brand of candy in the US. With the smell of chocolate wafts everywhere, dieters don't stand much of a chance.

Tourists come here to visit Hershey Park, an amusement park with roller c ...Read More oasters, water rides, and a boardwalk. Of course, lots of chocolate-themed everything, everywhere. Within the Hershey Park network of hotels, lodges, etc, there are a lot of nice restaurants where mostly everything on the menu is typically American cuisine.

Aside from the chocolate element, Hershey doesn't have a lot going on here. The job market for professionals is limited, although there's plenty of seasonal and labor-oriented work. Most people that live here are leading a lower income working class lifestyle. Most people work for Hershey here. There's not a lot of diversity here in the population or culturally. The schools aren't too great. There's also not a lot to do other than what tourists do, which differs from what locals like. Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Hershey? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Founder's Park
      Chocolate Town Square
      Alumni Memorial Grove Park
      Brookside Park
      Palmdale Park
      Hershey Gardens
      Swatara Creek Park
      Eby Park

      Entertainment

      Hershey Theater
      The Old Hershey Chocolate Factory
      The Hershey Story
      CocoaPlex
      ZooAmerica
      Skyrush
      The Pirate
      Hershey Arena

      Food & Drink

      Phillip Arthurs
      Tropical Smoothie Cafe
      Chipotle
      Parkside
      The Beer Stop
      Subway
      Wendy's
      Little Wonders Cake Shop

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Hershey? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Hershey.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Hershey? The cost of living in Hershey is 111/100 - which is 13% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Hershey
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Hershey? Hershey crime rates are 896, which are 51% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      896 per 100k people

      61% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 112

      61% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -21%

      Year over year crime is down

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Hershey? The median income in Hershey is $61,948 which is 13% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $61,94812% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $45,10851% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      62% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Hershey a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
      Penn State Health Children's Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Hershey home prices? Hershey home prices are $248,700 - which is 48% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $248,70035% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,05511% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      55%

      14% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Hershey have good schools? The Hershey graduation rate is 90% - which is 5% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      76%

      58% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% higher than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Hershey a good place to live? Hershey has an overall rating of 67% from 15 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      67%

      15 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      14 total surveys

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