Hershey SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Hershey summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Hershey. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Hershey is 108 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Hershey is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Hershey is $402,019.
The median income in Hershey is $78,587.
Hershey's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Hershey Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Hershey | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 126 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Hershey, PA Weather
The average high in Hershey is 61.5° and the average low is 41.9°.
There are 76.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.8 inches of precipitation each year with 27.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Hershey |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 27.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Hershey Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Hershey
The current population in Hershey is 14,242. The population has increased 8.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,242 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 14,334 | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 14,682 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 14,619 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 14,941 | 2.0% |
| 2019 | 14,654 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 14,542 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 14,793 | 3.2% |
| 2016 | 14,338 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 14,469 | 2.1% |
| 2014 | 14,172 | 2.1% |
| 2013 | 13,876 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 13,890 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 13,671 | 4.5% |
| 2010 | 13,082 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Hershey
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Hershey is:
67.0% White with 9,546 White residents.
5.7% African American with 808 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
8.5% Asian with 1,216 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
2.4% Other with 345 Other residents.
3.4% Two Or More with 488 Two Or More residents.
12.9% Hispanic with 1,839 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Hershey | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.0% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.7% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 8.5% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 12.9% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Hershey
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Hershey is 52.4% female with 7,458 female residents.
Hershey is 47.6% male with 6,784 male residents.
| Gender | Hershey | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Hershey for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Hershey completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Hershey completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Hershey completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Hershey completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Hershey completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Hershey completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Hershey completed master's degree.
6.0% of adults in Hershey completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Hershey completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Hershey | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Hershey, Pennsylvania
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7.6% of households in Hershey earn Less than $10,000.
2.3% of households in Hershey earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.2% of households in Hershey earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.4% of households in Hershey earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.1% of households in Hershey earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.2% of households in Hershey earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.1% of households in Hershey earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.4% of households in Hershey earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.2% of households in Hershey earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.5% of households in Hershey earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Hershey | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.6% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.2% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.4% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.1% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.2% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.1% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.4% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.2% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.5% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
