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Hershey: Where sweet memories are made daily.
Hershey exudes a cheerful and welcoming atmosphere, deeply rooted in its history as a company town. The community is clean, well-maintained, and family-oriented, with a strong sense of pride and a focus on providing a high quality of life for its residents and visitors.
City Snapshot
Population
286,401
County
Dauphin County
Timezone
America/New_York
Median Income
$57,000
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