Hershey is a community of 15,000 people in Dauphin County, often called the sweetest place on earth. And that’s because it’s where one of America’s most beloved chocolate brands, Hershey’s, is based.
Chocolate Township is a tourist haven where visitors flock to the attraction that is Hershey’s Chocolate World. For those who want to settle here, the community is more than just a tourist attraction.
It has a stellar school system that was once recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for its excellence, and the culture is still widespread in public schools, which is 10 percent higher than the state average.
Crime rates are virtually non-existent in this peaceful community, although employment rates can do with a slight increase.
Surprisingly, the cost of living is low, with homes averaging $886 and houses averaging $238,100.
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