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Hershey, PA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Liam M.

Best areas to explore in Hershey?

Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,241 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Let me know your thoughts. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Tr...

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Christian O.

Just moved to Hershey, any tips?

We're a young couple and Rent is about $1,241/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,241 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Should I be concerned? Thanks for reading.

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Leo Nguyen

Moving from St. Louis to Hershey next month

Been meaning to ask this. We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Hershey sits at 308.4 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Lillian Ramirez

How is the nightlife in Hershey?

Hey folks, Been living here since 2018. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Olivia Reed

Best kept secrets of Hershey, PA

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Rent is about $1,241/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What do you all think? The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plu...

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Christian O.

Freelancing from Hershey -experience?

First post here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Is this normal for Hershey? Thanks!

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portland_joseph

Things Hershey needs to improve

Hi all, I relocated for work and Median household income is $78,750, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 5.1%, which is pretty low. With a population of 14,334, Hershey is a small town. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. T...

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Olivia Reed

Quick question about Hershey

Hey everyone, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $78,750 in Hershey. You can expect to pay around $1,241 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get go...

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Leo Nguyen

Life in Hershey as a young professional

Hello, Military spouse here. It's a a small town city with about 14,334 people. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I wrong here?

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Oliver M.

Moving to Hershey -what should I know?

You can expect to pay around $1,241 for rent here. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. The weather takes some getting used to. Thoughts? Any help is appreciated. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night...

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