Community profile

Hershey’s Mill

West Chester, PA

55+ communityActive adult

About the community

About Hershey’s Mill

About Hershey’s Mill Hershey’s Mill is a gated 55+ community in West Chester, Pennsylvania. This popular community began in the late 1970s and now over 3,000 active adults call Hershey’s Mill home. Homebuyers can select a home that fits their unique size and price requirements because multiple developers have built within Hershey’s Mill throughout the years. This active adult community in Chester County combines the best of both worlds, low-maintenance homeownership with a country club lifestyle. Not only does Hershey’s Mill include numerous thoughtful amenities, but there are dozens of clubs, activities, and planned trips for residents. Hershey’s Mill Amenities The Community Center is the social hub of Hershey’s Mill where neighbors mingle while participating in activities, games, and parties. The main hall is the perfect spot to attend a lecture series or holiday dance. The meeting rooms and game rooms offer great spaces to meet with clubs and common interest groups. The Community Center at Hershey’s Mill also includes a library, perfect for catching up with book discussion groups. This facility’s thoughtful amenities continue with billiards tables for friendly competition amoung friends and neighbors. Golf enthusiasts will be pleased to know that an 18-hole golf course is located within their community. Hershey’s Mill Golf Club offers memberships with access to their golf practice facilities. After a golf outing, there is a ballroom for formal events and a restaurant for more causal gatherings. Situated throughout its 800 acres, Hershey’s Mill includes four tennis courts, eight pickleball courts, shuffleboard courts, and horseshoe pits. During the summer months the outdoor pool and patio are a popular location for swimming and sunbathing. Those with a green thumb can utilize the garden area to plant flowers and vegetables. The community’s beautiful outdoor amenities also include scenic lakes and ponds, landscaped walking and biking trails, and a pet park. Unlike most active adult communities, Hershey’s Mill's fully equipped woodshop is a stand-alone facility. Another unique feature of Hershey’s Mill is the volunteer-operated non-profit TV channel, HMC-TV Channel 20, devoted to community happenings and informational programs. Lastly, the Sullivan House is a restored mansion available for private parties and large functions. Hershey’s Mill Homes & Real Estate Hershey's Mill was completed in 2005 with 1,720 homes throughout 25 distinct villages. All villages include low-maintenance attached homes available on a resale-only basis. These residences generally include about 1,000 to over 3,000 square feet of living space. There were numerous models built with one to three bedrooms, two to four bathrooms and an attached or detached garage. Homes were built with low-maintenance exteriors and master suites on the first floor. Hershey’s Mill Lifestyle The low-maintenance homes throughout Hershey’s Mill allow residents more time to participate in the vibrant social scene. There are over 35 clubs and activities that meet on a regular basis. This wonderful established community makes sure there are many social functions, interest groups, and trips planned for everyone’s diverse taste. Join the bowling or chess group to enjoy some friendly neighborly competition or mingle while knitting or painting. Staying in-shape is never a chore when you can join exercise groups that range from yoga to aerobic dance to walking. Take a mental break with the Tai Chi group or explore local attractions on a bus trip. Though it’s a fairly large 55+ neighborhood, Hershey’s Mill offers a tight-knit sense of community with support groups, volunteer opportunities, health screenings, and blood drives. Whether you want to stay active physically or socially, Hershey’s Mill will have a group for you. Area Hershey’s Mill is an age-restricted community that enjoys a convenient location in Chester County, PA. Residents enjoy living less than an hour’s drive from big-

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What we know from public sources

Community type
Active adult community
Age restriction
55+
Community size
1,720 homes
Home types
Attached
Housing offering
Homes for sale
Construction years
1978–2005
Published HOA
$378–$733/month
Published home purchase range
Mid $200ks - High $900ks
Community features
Gated · Activity director
Last source check
August 5, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Restaurant
  • Dining Rooms

Health & wellness

  • Pool - Outdoor
  • Pool Mem Avail
  • Swimming Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Fitness Center

Services & convenience

  • Security
  • Transportation Service
  • Cable

Activities & engagement

  • Clubhouse/Amenity Center
  • Library
  • Hobby & Game Room
  • Clubhouse
  • Game Room

Outdoor spaces

  • Reserved/Assigned Parking
  • Tennis - Indoor
  • Tennis Court(s)
  • Golf Course
  • Walking & Biking Trails
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Gardening Plots
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Pet Park
  • Golf Practice Facilities/Putting Green
  • Bike Trail
  • Dog Park
  • Golf Club
  • Golf Course Membership Available

Other published features

  • Party Room
  • Picnic Area
  • Putting Green
  • Racquetball
  • Recreational Center
  • Retirement Community
  • Shuffleboard
  • Tot Lots/Playground
  • Volleyball Court(s)
  • Ballroom
  • Woodworking Shop
  • Billiards
  • Bocce Ball Courts
  • Shuffleboard Courts
  • Horseshoe Pits
  • Lakes - Scenic Lakes & Ponds
  • Multipurpose Room
  • Misc.
  • Art Studio
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Basketball Courts
  • Billiard Room
  • Common Grounds
  • Community Center
  • Exercise Room
  • Gated Community
  • Jog/Walk Path
  • Lake
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Meeting Room
  • Non-Lake Recreational Area

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