Olivia Reed qa Feb 12, 2025

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 good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Cooper Mar 10, 2025

Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a accountant who relocated here from Phoenix about 13 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and weather.

Pros I've experienced:

- Growing food and restaurant scene

- Lots of new development happening

- Four distinct seasons

Cons that are real:

- Winters are long and cold

- Road conditions need improvement

Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are competitive, gas is solid.

Socially, it was the best decision I ever made. No regrets on my end..

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Naomi Watson Feb 14, 2025

thanks for sharing

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