Harrisburg–Carlisle metro, PA relocation guide
Moving to Hershey, PA
About Hershey
Hershey is a census-designated place in Derry Township — "The Sweetest Place on Earth" and company town of The Hershey Company, founded by Milton S. Hershey. It blends a major tourist economy (Hersheypark, Chocolate World, Hershey Gardens, Hershey Theatre) with the Milton Hershey School campus, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, and established residential neighborhoods of colonials, ranches, and newer subdivisions. Downtown Chocolate Avenue carries the famous Hershey's Kiss streetlamps.
Home prices in Hershey
The median list in Hershey is $479,900.
Top places in Hershey
- Hersheypark — major amusement and water park.
- Hershey's Chocolate World — chocolate factory tour ride, tastings, and retail.
- Hershey Gardens — 23-acre botanical garden with the Butterfly Atrium.
- Hershey Theatre — historic 1933 performing arts venue on Chocolate Avenue.
- The Hershey Story Museum — Milton Hershey's life and the town's history.
- ZooAmerica — North American wildlife zoo adjacent to Hersheypark.
- Tanger Outlets Hershey — outlet shopping on the west end.
- AACA Museum (Antique Automobile Club of America) — automotive history museum.
Commuting from Hershey
- ~14 miles west to downtown Harrisburg: ~20–25 minutes via US-322 W / PA-283.
- Harrisburg International Airport: ~10 minutes south in Middletown.
- Many residents also work locally at the Hershey Company, Hershey Entertainment, Milton Hershey School, or Penn State Health's medical center.
Schools in Hershey
Public schools: Derry Township School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Hershey FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hershey, PA?
The median list in Hershey is $479,900. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Hershey, PA?
~14 miles west to downtown Harrisburg: ~20–25 minutes via US-322 W / PA-283. - Which school district serves Hershey, PA?
Hershey is served by Derry Township School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.