At a Glance
Median Income
$79,375
$40,367 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
Zillow: $286,017
Median Rent
$728/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
13.8% smoking rate
How Hershey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hershey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hershey a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hershey residents earn a median household income of $79,375 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,367. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,126 business establishments, including 98 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hershey is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,017. Median rent is $728/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
13.6% of adults in Hershey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hershey has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population671
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density883/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,375
Per Capita$40,367
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$3,307M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,003
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$728
Ownership83.2%
Zillow$286,017
Housing Units298
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,594/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain19.6 in/yr
Elevation2,900 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Hershey was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.