Hummelstown, PA

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

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.

The People and Families of Hummelstown

In Hummelstown, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

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 Inclinations

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 Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

Hummelstown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

Category	Trophy
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%

Comparative Profile of Hummelstown, PA

Comparing Hummelstown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Hummelstown Almanac

Hummelstown Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hummelstown Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Hummelstown residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hummelstown, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hummelstown High Schools (2004)

LOWER DAUPHIN HS
717-566-5330
Serves 1,236 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Hummelstown Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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