How long is the commute from Hershey, PA?
Workers who live in Hershey, PA take an average of 16.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
8.2% of workers walk to work.
16.4% work from home.
6.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.2 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 16.4%
- Households without a car
- 6.4%
How people in Hershey get to work
| Means of transportation | Hershey | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.7% (±8.6 points) | 68.5% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±7.7 points) | 8.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.2% (±6.6 points) | 2.8% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.0% (±6.5 points) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.4% (±6.7 points) | 16.8% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Hershey, the average commute is lower than in Dauphin County (21.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hershey, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Dauphin County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dauphin County, Hershey ranks 11 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 369 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hershey
| Vehicles available | Hershey | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% (±1.8 points) | 9.4% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.9% (±4.9 points) | 36.3% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% (±4.6 points) | 35.8% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.3% (±4.8 points) | 18.4% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Hershey, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Dauphin County (9.4%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Hershey
| Hershey | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.4% (±6.7 points) | 16.8% (±1.1 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±3.1 points) | 94.0% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% (±3.0 points) | 90.3% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Hershey, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dauphin County (90.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hershey
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hershey | — | 16.2 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Palmdale | 1.6 mi | 33.4 minutes (±21.3) | Not measurably different |
| Campbelltown | 3.2 mi | 21.2 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Palmyra | 3.3 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| South Hanover Township | 3.5 mi | 17.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hummelstown | 3.8 mi | 25.5 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| North Londonderry Township | 4.7 mi | 19.5 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Conewago Township (Dauphin County) | 4.7 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Skyline View | 5.8 mi | 21.4 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Campbelltown, PA (21.2 minutes), Palmyra, PA (19.7 minutes), Hummelstown, PA (25.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dauphin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Linglestown | 21.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 | Colonial Park | 20.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 7 | Rutherford | 20.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 8 | Enhaut | 18.9 minutes (±5.3) |
| 9 | Bressler | 17.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 10 | Lawnton | 16.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 11 | Hershey | 16.2 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 7 of 11 places in Dauphin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Hershey is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Derry Township (Dauphin County), whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Hershey
How long is the average commute in Hershey?
Workers who live in Hershey, PA take an average of 16.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hershey without a car?
6.4% of households in Hershey have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hershey?
16.4% (±6.7 points) of workers who live in Hershey worked from home, and 92.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hershey CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hershey CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hershey CDP, Pennsylvania
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Hershey CDP, Pennsylvania (place:34144, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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