2 Derry Township Demographics
2.1
The Region
Derry Township, Dauphin County is part of the Harrisburg-Carlisle Metropolitan
Statistical Area (MSA), which as of the 2010 Census contained a population of 549,475
people. Derry Township is in the far eastern portion of the MSA and borders that of the
Lebanon MSA to the east. The Harrisburg-Carlisle MSA contains three counties in the
region, Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry. Dauphin County is the most populous county
in the Harrisburg-Carlisle MSA with Perry County being the least populous. The
Township is bordered to the north by East Hanover Township, to the northwest by
Hummelstown Borough, and South Hanover Township, to the west by Swatara and
Lower Swatara Townships, to the southwest by Londonderry Township, to the south by
Conewago Township and to the east by Lebanon County.
The Township contains approximately 17,000 acres of land or 26.56 square miles. Of this
land, over 5,000 acres are owned by the private Hershey entities (Hershey School Trust,
Milton S. Hershey School, Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company and The
Hershey Company). Dauphin County Tax Assessment records has approximately 550
acres of land in the Township as being owned by the Penn State Milton S. Hershey
Medical Center. The aforementioned are some of the largest employers in the region
with the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employing 8,850 people, the
Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company employing 7,500 people and The Hershey
Company employing 6,500 people, according to data collected by the Harrisburg
Regional Chamber and Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) in
2011.
2.2
Population Trends
As of the 2010 census, the population of Derry Township is 24,679 people, up 16.01%
from 21,273 people during the 2000 census. Derry Township is the most populous
Township of the immediately surrounding municipalities and is the third most populous
municipality in Dauphin County, behind Harrisburg City and Lower Paxton Township.
Table 1 below shows a comparison of population growth trends for Derry Township, the
immediately adjacent municipalities, the Harrisburg-Carlisle MSA and the State from
1960 to 2010.
Over the past 20 years, Derry Township’s growth rate has remained nearly steady at an
average of 15.785%, up substantially from 1.62% between 1980 and 1990. This growth
rate is considerably higher than both the State and the Harrisburg-Carlisle MSA and is
also the highest average growth rate between 1990 and 2010 of any surrounding
municipality in Dauphin County. With the latest Census, the population density
(people per square mile) of Derry Township is 929.18, which is the second highest
density of the surrounding municipalities, behind Swatara Township, which contains a
population density of 1,600 people per square mile.
Table 1 - Population Trends 1960-2010
Area
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg-Carlisle MSA*
Derry Township
East Hanover Township
Hummelstown Borough
South Hanover Township
Swatara Township
Lower Swatara Township
Londonderry Township
Conewago Township
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
Change
19801990
11,305,093
371,653
12,388
1,535
4,474
1,841
14,795
4,508
3,053
1,353
11,798,876
410,505
15,452
2,938
4,723
2,689
17,178
5,267
3,453
1,124
11,864,904
447,660
18,115
3,574
4,267
4,046
18,796
6,772
5,138
2,471
11,881,643
474,242
18,408
4,569
3,981
4,626
19,661
7,072
4,926
2,832
12,281,054
509,074
21,273
5,322
4,360
4,793
22,661
8,149
5,224
2,847
12,702,379
549,475
24,679
5,718
4,538
6,248
23,362
8,268
5,235
2,997
16,739
26,582
293
995
-286
580
865
300
-212
361
%
Change
19801990
0.14%
5.94%
1.62%
27.84%
-6.70%
14.34%
4.60%
4.43%
-4.13%
14.61%
Change
19902000
399,411
34,832
2,865
753
379
167
3,000
1,077
298
15
%
Change
19902000
3.36%
7.34%
15.56%
16.48%
9.52%
3.61%
15.26%
15.23%
6.05%
0.53%
Change
20002010
421,325
40,401
3,406
396
178
1,455
701
119
11
150
Source - U.S. Census Bureau; Tri-County Regional Planning Commission
*Note - Up until the 2000 Census, the Lebanon MSA was part of the Harrisburg-Carlisle MSA. The population for Lebanon County which encompasses the Lebanon MSA has been deducted from the populatio
totals for the Harrisburg-Carlisle MSA from 1960-2000.
2.3
Social Characteristics
2.3.1
Age Composition
Table 2 below shows the age composition of the Township for the 1990, 2000 and 2010
census years. The School Age Group in the Township has experienced significant rises
in population totals since 1990; those children between the ages of 10 and 14 have
increased in population by more than 88% since the 2000 census. This difference is
likely due to the way students at the Milton S. Hershey School were counted between
censuses. School enrollment numbers at the Derry Township School District, which are
discussed later in this Chapter, do not reflect any significant variations in student
population since the 2000 Census. As a result of the increased number of school-aged
children, there are two anomalies in the age demographics for Derry Township. The first
anomaly is that the Township has a substantially higher percentage of it’s population
(30.1%) in the School Age group than any other municipality in the surrounding region,
with South Hanover Township being the second highest at 27.7%. The second anomaly
is that the median age of Derry Township has decreased, defying national trends for an
aging population.
Despite the decrease in the median age for the Township, the other age group that has
experienced increases since 1990 is the Mature Adult Population consisting of those
between the ages of 45-64. The increases in this age group are quite common across the
region as the “Baby Boomer” generation is quickly approaching retirement age. The
increasing population in this age group will undoubtedly cause implications for local
planning efforts, not just in Derry Township, but also across the region. An aging
population will cause increased demand for specialized services relating to healthcare,
recreational needs and public transit options. Fortunately, with a mix of housing types
and access to high quality healthcare, Derry Township may be ahead than most in
ensuring this age group has sufficient services that are accessible. Conversations on
housing supply and demand, mobility and connectivity improvements and provisions for
adequate public services should consider the trends for an aging population.
Lastly, two age groups, the Young Adult population and the Senior populations have
experienced a decline in the percentage of population totals since the 2000 census, with
the exception of those between the age of 20-24. The increase in this age group may be
indicative of national trends, which have shown populations in this age group increasing
over time, as a growing number of college graduates are moving back home. It may also
be partly due to the student housing on the Penn State Hershey Medical campus. Even
with the Young Adult population trending toward a declining percentage of the total
population of the Township, Derry Township still has the third highest percentage of
Young Adults in the region (28.4%), with Hummelstown Borough and Swatara
Township having a higher percentage at 25.0% and 36.1% respectively. Implications of a
continued decline in the Young Adult population may include a declining birth rate since
this is the primary childbearing years for most persons. It may also lead to a declining
housing market since this is the age when many couples purchase and improve houses to
meet the needs of their growing families. Plans for future land uses, particularly housing,
should include a discussion on providing adequate “entry level” housing for the Young
Adult population. It should be noted that recent housing trends in the Township, have
been to provide for more multi-family housing units such as townhouses and apartments
that may be more conducive to purchase by younger families and single professionals.
As for the Senior population, although it has declined from the past two censuses, Derry
Township has the second highest percentage of residents in the Senior age class in the
surrounding region at 15.3% of the population, behind only Lower Swatara Township
which is at 15.4% of their population. The percentage of individuals classified as Seniors
is likely to increase over the next 10-20 years as the baby boomer generation continues to
age.
Table 2 - Age Composition of Derry Township by Decennial Census
Age Groups
Total Population
1990
Population
Percent
Percent
of Age
2000
of Age
Cohort Population Cohort
Total
Total
18,408
21,273
2010
Population
Percent of
Age Cohort
Total
24,679
Change 1990-2000 Change 2000-2010
#
%
#
%
School Age Group
Under 5
Age 5-9
Age 10-14
Age 15-19
4,115
1,037
1,052
1,006
1,020
22.35
5.63
5.71
5.47
5.54
5,194
1,116
1,393
1,499
1,186
24.42
5.25
6.55
7.05
5.58
7,428
1,198
1,798
2,201
2,231
30.10
4.85
7.29
8.92
9.04
1,079
79
341
493
166
26.22
7.62
32.41
49.01
16.27
2,234
82
405
702
1,045
43.01
7.35
29.07
46.83
88.11
Young Adult Population
Age 20-24
Age 25-34
Age-35-44
7,205
1,371
2,994
2,840
39.14
7.45
16.26
15.43
7,157
1,018
2,699
3,440
33.64
4.79
12.69
16.17
7,026
1,302
2,704
3,020
28.47
5.28
10.96
12.24
-48
-353
-295
600
-0.67
-25.75
-9.85
21.13
-131
284
5
-420
-1.83
27.90
0.19
-12.21
Mature Adult Population
Age 45-54
Age 55-59
Age 60-64
3,930
2,002
950
978
21.35
10.88
5.16
5.31
5,009
3,043
1,083
883
23.55
14.30
5.09
4.15
5,631
3,391
1,287
953
22.82
13.74
5.21
3.86
1,079
1,041
133
-95
27.46
52.00
14.00
-9.71
622
348
204
70
12.42
11.44
18.84
7.93
Senior Population
Age 65-74
Age 75-84
Age 85 and Over
3,158
1,775
1,045
338
17.16
9.64
5.68
1.84
3,913
1,776
1,534
603
18.39
8.35
7.21
2.83
3,537
1,590
1,351
596
14.33
6.44
5.47
2.42
755
1
489
265
23.91
0.06
46.79
78.40
-376
-186
-183
-7
-9.61
-10.47
-11.93
-1.16
Median Age
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
40.2
38.3
2.3.2
Gender Composition
Table 3 below shows the gender composition for Derry Township over the past three
censuses. The trends have been for a slight decline in the percentage of females as
compared to the total number of males in the Township. Should trends continue
towards a more significant decline in the number of females as compared to males, the
Township could experience a further decline in annual birth rates. However, Derry
Township still contains the highest ratio of females to males as compared to the
immediately surrounding municipalities.
Table 3 - Gender Composition of Derry Township
1990
2000
2010
Census
Census Census
47.1%
47.3%
47.5%
Male
52.9%
52.7%
52.5%
Female
Source - U.S. Census Bureau
2.3.3
Race and Ethnicity
Table 4 below indicates the composition of the Township’s population by race. The
population of the Township has become more diverse over the past 20 years, with
significant increases in the African American (4.55%) and Asian communities (7.54%).
The percentage of the Black or African American population in the Township is lower
than the 10.8% of the State population and the 10.2% of the Harrisburg-Carlisle MSA;
however, the percentage of the Asian population is significantly higher than the 2.7% of
the State and the 2.9% of the Harrisburg-Carlisle MSA.
Table 4 - Race Characteristics of Derry Township by Decennial Census
1990
% of
2000
% of
2010
% of
Race
Population Population Population Population Population Population
18,408
21,273
24,679
17,711
96.21
19,710
92.65
20,898
84.68
White
251
1.36
355
1.67
1,122
4.55
Black or African American
14
0.08
15
0.07
42
0.17
American Indian
376
2.04
843
3.96
1,861
7.54
Asian
0
0.00
5
0.02
11
0.04
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander*
56
0.30
92
0.43
281
1.14
Other
0
0.00
253
1.19
464
1.88
Two Or More Races*
Source - U.S. Census Bureau
*Data for Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander and Two or More Races was not collected until the 2000 Census.
Change 19902000
#
%
1,999
11.29
104
41.43
1
7.14
467 124.20
5
N/A
36
64.29
253
N/A
The Hispanic or Latino population has also experienced population increases from the
2000 census. In 2000, there were 297 residents that identified themselves as Hispanic or
Latino, or 1.4% of the Township’s population. In 2010, this number increased to 733
residents or 3.0% of the Township’s population. This number is less than the 4.7% of the
Harrisburg-Carlisle MSA and the 5.7% of the State.
Change 20002010
#
1,188
767
27
1,018
6
189
211
2.3.4 Educational Attainment and School Enrollment
Table 5 below shows the data estimates for educational attainment for those residents in
the Township that are 25 years of age or older. Derry Township has a significantly lower
percentage of adults with no high school diploma than the County and State estimated
numbers and a significantly higher estimated number of adults that have earned
Bachelors and/or Graduate degrees. Compared to the 2000 census, the estimates of the
2011 American Community Survey (ACS) indicate a decreasing amount of people with no
high school diploma, down to 5.7% from 8.7%. This is a substantial change when
considering that during the last Comprehensive Plan, the 1980 census indicated that the
percentage of persons 25 years of age or older with no high school diploma was at 22.7%.
The ACS estimated that the amount of those earning a bachelors degree have remained
nearly unchanged from 2000 with 23.2% of the Township’s population over 25 obtaining
a bachelor’s degree. The estimates also indicate that 18.6% of the sampled population
obtains a graduate degree which is a decrease from 22.6% during the 2000 census. Such a
decrease may be due to economic factors such as a reduced job market and increased
college costs. Nonetheless, the estimated numbers reflect higher education levels than
the County, MSA and the State. Higher education levels would be indicative of a highly
skilled workforce, which is important for the individual to be competitive in the job
market and for providing increased opportunity for economic security. A highly skilled
workforce is also better for the community by improving employment and economic
conditions in the Township.
Table 5 - Educational Attainment by Region for Persons 25 Years or Older
Estimated
Estimated % with High Estimate % with Estimate % with
Estimated % with No
Population 25
School Diploma or
Bachelors
Graduate
High School Diploma
Years or Over
Higher
Degree
Degrees
16,830
5.7%
94.3%
23.2%
18.6%
Derry Township
183,266
11.0%
89.0%
17.0%
10.6%
Dauphin County
376,951
10.3%
89.7%
17.8%
10.8%
Harrisburg-Carlisle MSA
8,662,492
11.7%
88.3%
16.5%
10.4%
Pennsylvania
Source - U.S. Census Bureau, 2009-2011 American Community Survey
The Pennsylvania Department of Education reports that the enrollment of the Derry
Township School District was 3,596 students on October 1 of the 2010-2011 school year.
This is up 132 students from the enrollment that was reported by the Department on
October 1 of the 2004-2005 school year. This increase represents a 3.8% increase from
2004-2005. The Department of Education utilizes birthrate statistics from the
Pennsylvania Department of Health to project school populations through the 2020-2021
school year. The projections provide for a peak enrollment in 2014-2015 of 3,681 students
before the anticipated school populations begin to fall back to 3,540 students by the
2020-2021 school year. These projections are indicative of a declining birth rate for the
Township. While populations and projections for school enrollment numbers do not
appear to indicate a necessity for increased educational services, it is important to
consider the impacts on the public schools in the event of any changes to zoning or to
densities of residential development. Maintaining the quality of education remains a
priority for many residents as evident in the comments provided in the community
survey.
2.3.5
Employment and Income
Table 6 below shows the characteristics of the Derry Township labor force and the
distribution of the labor force among specified industries during the 2000 census. The
fields of industry that employ the most people in the Township are the educational and
health services, manufacturing and the arts and entertainment industries. The
percentage of individuals employed in the educational and health services industry was
much higher than the State average of 21.9% and the County average of 19.0%. Similarly,
the amount of people employed in the arts and entertainment industry was higher than
both the State average of 7.0% and the County average of 7.3%. While the percentage of
people employed in the manufacturing industry was higher than the County’s average of
11.1%, it was slightly below the State average of 16.0%.
The 2011 estimates by the ACS indicate the labor force of the Township has grown since
2000, to approximately 12,466 people. It is also estimated that the unemployment levels
have increased in 2011 to 3.5%, which would be up from 1.4% in 2000. The estimated
unemployment rate for the Township is significantly lower than the 7.8% unemployment
rate of the State and the 7.5% unemployment rate for the County, which was reported by
the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in October of 2012.
The size of a communities labor force and its distribution by industry are both important
factors when planning for future land uses and economic development. Market
conditions are heavily dependent on available labor and a steady consumer market.
Derry Township’s proximity to the Harrisburg and Lebanon metro areas, to major
transportation arteries (including rail), a vibrant tourism industry and a major university
medical center will ensure future growth in the educational and health services and the
arts and entertainment industries. The manufacturing industry, while remaining an
important sector in the Township labor force, may not see the growth of the prior two
industries, as the national trends for manufacturing jobs have decreased with
technological advances and outsourcing of certain jobs which ultimately creates less
demand for physical labor.
Table 6 - Labor Force and Occupation Characteristics
Labor Force
Percent of
Population
Population
Total Population 16 Years or Older
17,028
In Labor Force
Civilian Labor Force
Employed
Unemployed
Armed Forces
Not in Labor Force
10,349
60.78
10,334
10,098
236
60.69
59.30
1.39
15
6,679
0.09
39.22
Educational, Health & Social Services
3,345
33.13
Manufacturing
1,432
14.18
962
9.53
837
779
8.29
7.71
652
6.46
587
5.81
383
3.79
380
3.76
Construction
323
3.20
Wholesale Trade
266
2.63
Information
139
1.38
13
0.13
Industry of Occupation
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation,
Accomodation and Food Services
Retail Trade
Professional, Scientific, Management,
Administrative and Waste Management
Services
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Rental
& Leasing
Public Administration
Transportation, Warehousing and Utilities
Other Services (Except Public Admin.)
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting
and Mining
Source - U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census
Table 7 below indicates the median household incomes for the region as of the 2000
census and the 2011 estimated median household income. The median household income
can be described as taking the residents in each of the income groups, and distributing
them into two equal groups, those below the median household income and those above
it. The median household income for Derry Township is not the highest in the region,
but was still 26% higher than the County median household income and 30.7% higher
than the State median household income as of the 2000 census. It is estimated that in
2011, the median household income increased by 23.8% to $64,728; this increase has been
outpaced by the estimated increases for both the State and County median household
income levels; however, this increase is higher than the national trends in the same
period. Table 8 below shows the 2000 census figures and 2011 estimates for household
income distribution in the Township.
Table 7 - Median Household Income
Municipality
2000 Census
Derry Township
Hummelstown
Borough
East
Hanover
Township
South
Hanover
Township
Swatara
Lower Swatara
Township
Londonderry
2011 ACS Estimates
$52,290
$50,572
$52,009
$64,010
$40,421
$64,728
$58,600
$61,979
$83,370
$54,683
$48,940
$71,178
$42,804
Township
Conewago
Township
$58,922
$41,507
Dauphin County
$40,016
Pennsylvania
Source - U.S. Census Bureau, 2007-2011 American Community Survey
$54,662
$85,875
$53,771
$51,651
Table 8 - Household Income Distribution
2000 Census
Total Households
Less than $10,000
$10,000 to $14,999
$15,000 to $24,999
$25,000 to $34,999
$35,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 to $199,999
Greater than $200,000
Percent of Households
8,872
496
401
798
1,063
1,405
1,783
1,078
1,064
312
472
5.6%
4.5%
9.0%
12.0%
15.8%
20.1%
12.2%
12.0%
3.5%
5.3%
2011 ACS
Percent of Households
Estimates
9,769
526
5.4%
358
3.7%
669
6.8%
980
10.0%
1,238
12.7%
1,768
18.1%
1,174
12.0%
1,394
14.3%
551
5.6%
1,111
11.4%
Source - U.S. Census Bureau, 2007-2011 American Community Survey
Table 8 above indicates that the percentage of upper income groups is growing whereas
the lower and middle-income groups are decreasing. Similar trends are seen in the
income distributions of the County, State and national level. These trends typically
suggest that income growth is occurring more rapidly in the upper income groups than it
is in the lower. While income in the Township is increasing, the Consumer Pricing
Index has outpaced it over the same time period as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics. This would suggest that purchasing power of households hasn’t necessarily
increased along with income levels because we are spending more on such items as food,
fuel and other necessities.
2.3.6
2.3.6.1
Housing Characteristics
Households
Derry Township contains 10,267 total housing units as of the 2010 Census. This is up
from 8,164 housing units in the 1990 census and 9,481 in the 2000 census. Table 9 below
shows the household characteristics of the Township. During the census, households are
split into two categories, family households and non-family households. The Census
Bureau defines a family household as being a household that contains at least one person
present that is related to the householder by birth, marriage or adoption. A non-family
household may either be a single person or may be households that have multiple people
residing in the house that are not related. Group quarters, such as student housing
complexes or nursing homes are not included in household characteristics.
Table 9 - Household Characteristics for Derry Township
Household Type
1990 Census
#
%
Total Households
7,703
Family Households
5,083
66.0%
With own children under 18
Husband-wife family
4,363
56.6%
With own children under 18
Female householder, no husband
542
7.0%
With own children under 18
Non-family Households
2,620
34.0%
Householder living alone
2,209
28.7%
Householder 65 years or older
861
11.2%
Households with Individuals Under 18
Households with Individuals Over 65
Average Household Size
2.33
Average Family Size
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
2000 Census
#
%
8,861
5,690
64.2%
2,258
25.5%
4,835
54.6%
2,055
23.2%
623
7.0%
356
4.0%
3,171
35.8%
2,695
30.4%
1,114
12.6%
2,642
29.8%
2,526
28.5%
2.32
2.92
2010 Census
#
%
9,637
5,954
61.8%
2,697
28.0%
4,921
51.1%
2,120
22.0%
737
7.6%
424
4.4%
3,683
38.2%
3,043
31.6%
1,223
12.7%
2,832
29.4%
2,738
28.4%
2.33
2.98
2000-2010 Change
#
%
776
8.8%
264
4.6%
439
19.4%
86
1.8%
65
3.2%
114
18.3%
68
19.1%
512
16.1%
348
12.9%
109
9.8%
190
7.2%
212
8.4%
Similar to state and national trends, the percentage of family households has been
decreasing since 1990. Non-family households are increasing in the Township, which is
also consistent with state and national trends. The average household size of the
Township is 2.33 people, which is a decrease since the 1980 Census when at that time the
average household size was 2.53 people. Over the past 20 years, the average household
size has remained consistent at 2.32 and 2.33 individuals. National trends are showing
average household size decreasing as more and more people are living alone or in
nontraditional family households. As the baby boomer generation continues to age, the
Township could continue to experience similar trends of a decreasing household size.
2.3.6.2
Housing Stock
Housing construction in the Township peaked in the 1970’s and again in the 1990’s. The number
of housing units constructed in 2000 to 2010 declined to the lowest levels since prior to 1960.
Chart 1 below shows housing construction trends in the Township by decade. These trends
differ slightly compared to the State and County, which both saw peak building in the 1950’s
and 1970’s. Similarly to the Township, the County and State have both experienced a decline in
housing construction since 2000.
1434
1500
1000
1925
1887
2000
1622
1518
909
972
Total Housing Units
500
0
1939 or
Earlier
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19801989
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20002010
Chart 1 – Housing Construction in Derry Township; Source - U.S. Census Bureau & Derry
Township
With the exception to Hummelstown Borough, the housing tenure rates show a significantly
higher rate of rental occupied housing in the Township when compared to the surrounding
municipalities. As of the 2010 census, Derry Township contained 3,556 rental units, or about
36.9% of the Township’s housing stock. The next highest rate is in Swatara Township with
approximately 29.9% of their housing stock being rental occupied units. The percentage of
rental occupied housing units in the Township is also higher than the County, which is at
35.6%.
Of the 10,267 housing units in the Township, 9,637 of the units are occupied which equates to a
housing occupancy rate of 93.9%. Both Derry Township and South Hanover Township have the
same occupancy rate, which is slightly less than the other surrounding municipalities. This may
indicate that the demand for new housing in Derry Township is less than the surrounding
region. However, this rate is higher than the County average, which has an occupancy rate at
91.7%. Overall, homeowners and rental occupancy rates have both increased since 2000. This is
a sign that the housing market in the Township is relatively strong and has thus far endured the
economic recession.
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines
affordable housing as a household that pays no higher than 30% of their annual income
on housing costs. As of the 2000 census, there were 3,226 owner occupied housing units
with a mortgage and 3,303 occupied rental units in the Township. Approximately 23.4%
of the owner occupied households and 30.9% of renters spent greater than 30% of their
annual household income on housing costs. These residents would be considered
economically burdened using the HUD definition for affordable housing. In 2011, the
American Community Survey (ACS) estimated the median home value for the Township
was approximately $243,700. With the exception to South Hanover Township, which is
estimated to contain a similar median home value, this is substantially higher than the
surrounding region. The same ACS survey estimates that the median home value for the
County is significantly lower than Derry Township at $157,400. Approximately 26% of
the respondents to the community survey expressed that the high cost of housing in the
Township is a primary concern. With these concerns in mind, limited affordable
housing opportunities may be playing a role in the increased rental market in the
Township by creating barriers for renters to move towards home ownership. Providing
housing choice will be a priority issue moving forward with this Plan.
2.4
Population Projections
**This Section is to be filled out once complete information is received from TriCounty Planning Commission.