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Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin county, is 26 miles NW of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 66 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Harrisburg - Lebanon - Carlisle metropolitan area. Hummelstown contains a population of approximately 4,360.
In Hummelstown, about 55% of adults are married.
In 2000, Hummelstown had a median family income of $50,572. Interestingly, lots of people in Hummelstown have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Hummelstown favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $17,250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.
Hummelstown has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 58% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.
In Hummelstown, 93% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Hummelstown -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The town can boast better commuting than most places.
Hummelstown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 11% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Hummelstown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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