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Hershey's Mill

You’ll love the wide-open spaces, the lush upkeep of the grounds, the full-time security.

Welcome to Hershey’s Mill!

A sprawling 55+ community with a plethora of amenities
 
Right in the heart of Chester County sits the sprawling Hershey’s Mill, a 55+ community with easily the most extensive social offerings of any residential development in the area. 
 
Each village offers custom-designed residences and various amenities such as a large pool, tennis/pickleball courts, and extensive walking trails are available to all residents. There is even an area for residents’ individual gardens and a membership-based woodshop on the premises. Hershey’s Mill Golf Course, a challenging PGA Championship 18 hole course, is open to all for an initiation fee and dues. The club has a full-service dining room plus a bar and grill - perfect for special occasions and gatherings!
 
At Hershey’s Mill, you’ll love the wide-open spaces, the lush upkeep of the grounds, the full-time security, and the friendly neighbors that make this place home.
 

What to Love 

  • A gated community for 55+ adults with 24-hour security
  • Extensive fitness, golf, and tennis opportunities 
  • A sprawling 800 acres with luxury homes set in 25 lush villages
  • Amenities like a pool, tennis, pickleball, bocce, gardening, woodshop, a library
  • Plenty of fun social events

Local Lifestyle

This is a 55+ adult community and most residents are retired professionals from the Greater Philadelphia area. People stay active through golf, walking, tennis, pickleball, and swimming and relish in the multitude of social engagements offered through Hershey’s Mills.
 

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Hershey’s Mills is conveniently located to many great eateries in the area but also features a resident-only gate exit directly into the Hershey’s Mill Shopping Center where there is a bank, a Starbucks, a grocery store, a dry cleaner, a drug store, hair & nail salons, a pizza shop, and many more amenities. 
 
In nearby downtown West Chester, you’ll find some great spots such as General Warren, a historic bed & breakfast with fine dining as well as San Nicola Restaurant and Fellini’s. For other fine dining spots, try Limoncello or Teca Restaurant which are both highly-rated or Four Dogs Tavern for more casual fare. 
 
Within 15 minutes of Hershey’s Mill, there are major malls, boutiques, and specialty shops. The famous King of Prussia Mall, known as Philly’s premier shopping destination, is only a short 20-minute drive.
 

Things to Do

This community ALWAYS has something going on! Residents will always have something to do. Clubs and activity groups are the main tenets of the community here. Participate in a book discussion group, perform with the Hershey’s Mill Players, join the Knitting Circle, or play some table tennis! Residents can join a variety of interest-based groups with like-minded individuals, making plenty of new friends; bond with fellow residents over billiards, play poker, work on some quilting, or build projects in the woodshop.
 
Hershey’s Mill has earned its reputation as one of the outstanding private Golf Clubs in Chester County but for a fraction of the cost of other private golf courses in the area. The club maintains what the USGA described in 2011 as “one of the best managed and maintained golf courses we see.”
 
Lots of residents enjoy taking the “Executive Trips” offered by Hershey’s Mills which include trips to the stunning Longwood Gardens, horse races at Delaware Park, and even New York City to take in a Broadway show. Sports lovers can enjoy trips to Philadelphia Phillies games or Penn State football games, and music lovers can attend a Philadelphia Orchestra concert.
 
For live theater, People's Light is within 15 minutes of the community and there are also some nearby movie theaters as well. Local festivals include Goshenville Village Days, The Goshen Fair, the West Chester Restaurant Festival, and the Iron Hill Bike Race and Festival. You’ll certainly never get bored here!
 

Schools

West Chester Area School District and Great Valley School District both serve the community here and Hershey’s Mills is also close to renowned higher education institutions such as Villanova University and Bryn Mawr College.

 

 

Overview for Hershey's Mill, PA

20,033 people live in Hershey's Mill, where the median age is 27.1 and the average individual income is $36,008.74. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

20,033

Total Population

27.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$36,008.74

Average individual Income

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Demographics and Employment Data for Hershey's Mill, PA

Hershey's Mill has 7,374 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Hershey's Mill do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 20,033 people call Hershey's Mill home. The population density is 10,850.81 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

20,033

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

27.1

Median Age

46.51 / 53.49%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
7,374

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$36,008.74

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Hershey's Mill, PA

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The following schools are within or nearby Hershey's Mill. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Chester County Family Academy Charter School
PUBLIC
K - 2nd
No rating available
St Agnes Catholic School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Ymca Kindergarten Academy
PRIVATE
K - K
No rating available
West Chester Friends School
PRIVATE
PreK - 5th
No rating available

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