2022 Best Places to Live in Dauphin County

Hershey

Current Resident: I have moved schools many times and one thing that’s different about HHS is that it doesn’t have as many cliques or groups as some other schools. Everyone is friends with everyone and there aren't too many grudges between people either. Another reason for why I like HHS are the classes it offers, I truly enjoy a lot of my classes, and with the quarantine thing that is going on lately I miss school a lot all the way from my friends to different classes. The thing I like most about school is that I get to meet my friends! And I get to learn a lot of things, both academically and daily life matters. I really like going to school cause I love hanging out with my friends and getting to meet and know new people everyday. Students aren't the only amazing people at HHS, the staff and the teachers are always very friendly, kind, cooperative and helpful. These are some of the multiple reasons I've always felt so comfortable at HHS both in both academic and emotional aspects...Read 42 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• 14,654 Population

Palmdale

• grade A

• grade A+

• 1,252 Population

Paxtang

Current Resident: Paxtang is a quaint little town that is full of friendly people and good schools. I've lived there all my life and can say from experience that it is the best place to live. It's quiet and everyone knows each other. Neighbors aren't afraid to help each other, like with shoveling in the Winter, and they are all relatively nice to one another...Read 2 Reviews

• grade A

• grade B

• 1,726 Population

Hummelstown

Current Resident: Hummelstown is a small, close knit community. The people make you feel at home and the area is historic and beautiful.Read 35 Reviews

• grade A

• grade A minus

• 4,688 Population

Paxtonia

Current Resident: Paxtonia is a small community that is clean, calm, and connected to each other. I love the community between the people and the safe neighborhoods. The houses are well-kept and seem friendly and connected. It's a place where I feel safe walking at night and enjoys walking my charge and exploring the fields around our houses. Though it can be a bit chilly, when the trees are all green and the Queen Anne's Lace blooms with forsythias, its amazingly beautiful. The negatives include: parking lot glaciers during the winter and potholes within potholes. The glaciers seem to form overnight after a large snowstorm, only popping up after the plows go through. Potholes and the eternal roadwork are a staple of PA in general, but especially in Paxtonia. As soon as one project for gas lines is finished two more potholes appear. Despite the never ending roadwork and mini-glaciers, Paxtonia has proven a safe and supportive place to live with a deep sense of community...Read 27 Reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A minus

• 5,296 Population

Conewago Township

Niche User: The Elizabethtown/Hershey area is very friendly and welcoming! Lots of great things to do in this area on any type of day.Read 8 Reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A minus

• 3,078 Population

Progress

Current Resident: I like living in a suburban area. The bus route is great. It allows me to travel the places I need.Read 16 Reviews

• grade A minus

• grade B minus

• 10,094 Population

Linglestown

Current Resident: I have had a great experience growing up in Linglestown. There is lots to do nearby, including Hershey, shopping center, and school events. My peers are friendly and easy to get along with. Overall, this is a very pleasant town...Read 16 Reviews

• grade A minus

• grade B+

• 5,688 Population

Middle Paxton Township

• grade A minus

• grade A minus

• 5,080 Population

Penbrook

Current Resident: Penbrook is a small town in Harrisburg it's pretty quiet and everyone knows each other. It's close to many stores and you can walkRead 1 Review

• grade A minus

• grade B minus

• 2,984 Population

Skyline View

Niche User: Low crime rate in our immediate area.Read 3 Reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A minus

• 3,929 Population

East Hanover Township

Niche User: I feel very safe in my neighborhood. There is rarely crime and we are able to trust our neighbors.Read 15 Reviews

• grade B+

• grade A minus

• 5,935 Population

Lower Swatara Township

• grade B+

• grade B

• 8,837 Population

Lawnton

Niche User: Everyone is so nice around this neighborhood. When we moved here, the neighbors were helpful and welcomed us nicely wanting to get to know us.Read 6 Reviews

• grade B+

• grade B

• 3,991 Population

Colonial Park

Current Resident: In the area of where I live in colonial park its very quit and safe. We have lots of nearby shopping malls ,dining, in and out stores. WE are in the central location for everything. Don't have to travel far for anything, very convenient and I love it :)...Read 39 Reviews

• grade B+

• grade B

• 13,583 Population

Rutherford

Niche User: The community I live in is a good family oriented area. The closer you get to the city, the more crime. I prefer where I live because it's minutes from the city to visit down town to the other direction that leads you to the sweetest place on earth!...Read 4 Reviews

• grade B+

• grade B

• 4,919 Population

Royalton

• grade B+

• grade B minus

• 1,221 Population

Middletown

Current Resident: I have been living in Middletown for my entire life. It is a healthy community to live in with opportunity to succeed. The education system is flourishing with Middletown Area School District schools, as well as Penn State Harrisburg. Middletown's diverse community brings a sense of understanding, trust and respect among various cultures. I am privileged to live in Middletown and reap the benefits of such a great community...Read 29 Reviews

• grade B+

• grade B minus

• 9,315 Population

Londonderry Township

Current Resident: It is a very safe and pretty place to live. It is very calm and not a lot of traffic. I feel like it is a good town to raise a family in. The neighborhood we live in is very family friendly and it is a good atmosphere. We have a very spacious yard, so this town is great to have animals and pets. We have a large Amish population so buying fresh produce is very easily accessible, convenient, and a good price. If you are looking to start a family, this is a great place for you...Read 14 Reviews

• grade B

• grade A minus

• 5,228 Population

Millersburg

• Town in Pennsylvania
• •
  Rating 3.25 out of 5  8 reviews

Current Resident: It is very family friendly and there are many opportunities for people to connect themselves with nature and helping. There are numerous parks and with parks, come opportunities to help out in the community by keeping them clean. The Ned Smith Center for Nature and Arts is also a well-used area for trails and nature enthusiasts and artists alike. There are many small, family-owned businesses that make the town feel warm. Everyone knows everyone because of the quaint size of the town and it is easy for the town to band togethr fo a common cause...Read 8 Reviews

• grade B

• grade B minus

• 2,519 Population

Harrisburg

• Town in Pennsylvania
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  Rating 3.33 out of 5  231 reviews

Current Resident: I currently live, work, and go to school (graduate level) in Harrisburg. Harrisburg is a great city to live in and I have walked around (primarily downtown area) at all times and have not felt unsafe. The riverfront is beautiful and there is always joggers and bikers. I wish that more businesses would invest in the city, but we are booming a lot more than what we were a couple years ago. I definitely see a shift to a younger population, and crime has gone way down since we moved in 3 years ago. I can't wait to see what our city has in store and what else is coming! As a republican, I do wish that I would see more republicans in leadership positions for the city, but that is why we have voting...Read 231 Reviews

• grade B

• grade D+

• 49,209 Population

Washington Township

• Town in Pennsylvania
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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Niche User: I grew up in this area. It is the perfect atmosphere to start family.Read 1 Review

• grade B

• grade B minus

• 2,196 Population

Lykens

• Town in Pennsylvania
• •
  Rating 3.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Current Resident: Great place to live in peace away from the city chaos could use more activities and diversity but definitely heading there. Love this place.Read 4 Reviews

• grade B

• grade B minus

• 1,807 Population

Bressler

• grade B minus

• grade B minus

• 1,548 Population

Wiconisco Township

• Town in Pennsylvania

• grade B minus

• grade C minus

• 1,058 Population