Hershey, Pa. Chocolatetown, USA. The Sweetest Place on Earth.
When you reside in Hershey, Pa. the phrase “home sweet home” couldn’t be more accurate. After all, it is the town that chocolate built.
In fact, when the historic factory on the corner of Chocolate and Cocoa avenues was operating, the sweet cocoa aroma often wafted into streets and homes.
The air may not smell like chocolate anymore, but Chocolatetown, USA is still a sweet place to live.
Here's a look into why Hershey is one of the best places to live in Central PA.
According to the website Niche, which ranks schools and places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights, Hershey, Pa. gets an A+ overall grade.¹
Location
Population 14,469
Median Age 42
Median Household Income
$54,360 in 2015, which represents a 0.45% growth from the previous year.
(National $53,889)
Employment Rate
Median Home Value $238,100 (National $178,600)
Average High/Low Temps³
In conclusion, Hershey, Pa. is a friendly community and safe place. From excellent schools to abundant things to do (Hersheypark), the land of chocolate is a great place to live.
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Sources:
1. Hershey, PA - Niche
2. Hershey, PA | Data USA
3. Hershey, PA Weather - Forecast & Monthly Averages
Photo attribution:
Locator map of the city of Hershey — within Dauphin County, Pennsylvania:
By Rcsprinter123 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
The author adapted this work for the Harrisburg Kitchen & Bath blog on August 31, 2017.
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