City profile
Hershey, PA
Lebanon County · Population 14,242
Hershey is a town in Lebanon County, PA with about 14,242 residents and a typical home value near $379,000. It is 13 miles from Harrisburg, PA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
30°F
Summer avg
76°F
Sunny days / yr
190
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$379,200
Typical monthly housing
$2,499
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
116
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.39%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.07%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.34%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 91/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Riverine flooding, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
76 mi to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 34% Democratic / 66% Republican
Community
Population
14,242
Black population
5.9%
County
Lebanon County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding
Highlights
- About 14,242 residents
- Typical home value about $379,000
- 13 miles from Harrisburg, PA
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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