The McSherrystown Borough mixes industry with the qualities of a bedroom community. Located midway between the farmlands to the west and the snack food capital of the world — Hanover — to the east, residents have access to everyday shopping without the noise of living within a busy business district. Early 1900s homes, townhouses and apartment complexes comprise the majority of structures and the remainder are dedicated towards manufacturers such as TreadBands and Helena Agri-Enterprises. Gettysburg is only a 12-mile drive west, with more economic opportunities. Since much of the borough was built for housing McSherrystown’s 3,000 residents and industrial developments, only a small percentage is left for retail establishments. As such, residents depend on their proximity to neighboring communities to run errands.
Main Street retail mix
Though this borough’s Main Street does not overflow with dining selections, the few storefronts stand out along rows of neighboring houses. Diners visit local spots from North 5th Street Diner to Ripleigh’s Creamery. With shopping limited to specialty stores such as florists and yarn shops, residents must venture into Hanover or cross over Plum Creek to pick up last-minute essentials within Centennial Commons.
Pick-up games to North Street Dog Park
Several parks are located throughout the borough, including Moose Recreation Park along Delone Avenue and Fairview Avenue Park, where athletes meet for pick-up basketball games, tennis matches and batting practice. Four-legged friends are also not left out, with North Street Dog Park’s divided, grassy field and picnic tables where owners watch as their pets play. Since the borough borders the southwest section of York County, anglers, hikers and boaters are a short 6-mile drive from accessing additional outdoor adventures at Codorus State Park.
Foursquares and front porches decorate gridded streets
Early and mid-1900s houses line gridded streets, with sidewalks and wooden porches replacing front yards. These Foursquare and Colonial Revival homes add a bit of nostalgia, and since some of these homes have been here for over 50 years, new owners may need to factor in renovation costs. Without homeowners associations here, residents are not required to pay annual fees and can still walk to neighborhood parks. The median single-family home price is around $220,000, which is significantly lower than the national median.
Studies in Adams County within Conewago Valley
This borough packs a well-rated public school district and two local private schools in less than a square mile. Public school students attend classes within the Conewago Valley School District, a district that earns a B-plus from Niche. Students between kindergarten and eighth grade may also attend Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School, where class sizes are smaller, and only 315 students make up the entire school. The Delone Catholic High School, which teaches students between grades nine and 12, earns a B on Niche and ranks as the No. 5 best private high school in the York area.
Meandering by McSherrystown’s Main Street
Main Street runs through the center of McSherrystown, connecting drivers to Gettysburg, around 12 miles west, and Hanover, roughly 2 miles east. Most residents depend on cars for travel, though Rabbit Transit buses make stops along Main Street, taking riders to and from Hanover for extended shopping trips or to doctor's appointments at UPMC Hanover.
Other information
According to FBI crime data, McSherrystown’s violent crime rate is below the national rate but above state figures. The borough's property crime rates are lower than both U.S. and statewide rates.
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