Apartments for rent in Hershey, PA

The small city of Hershey, Pennsylvania is home to slightly less than 15,000 residents. Young adults aged 15-24 can expect to feel welcome, as they account for an above-average percentage of the community. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just over 40, is younger than most cities in Pennsylvania. In terms of housing, residents are fairly evenly split between owning (52%) and renting (48%) their home despite an average rent of $1,011/month, which exceeds the state average by $94 per month.

Hershey residents have an average commute of about 21 minutes, shorter than the state average of about 28 minutes. Many residents (35%) drive themselves to work, while public transportation isn't widely used. Walking (6%) isn't a common means of commuting to work, though the number easily surpasses the national average.

There are four primary industries in Hershey: healthcare, education, entertainment, and retail. Together, these industries make up 33% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in management, making it the top career path in the city. Hershey workers earn an average annual income of about $79K, around $16,000 more than their peers elsewhere in Pennsylvania. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (7%), Hershey has a large percentage of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees, as 12% possess a Master's or a Doctoral degree. In addition, 19% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average.