At a Glance
Median Income
$58,194
$23,048 per capita
Home Value
$126,300
Zillow: $226,151
Median Rent
$913/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
17.8% smoking rate
How Hanover Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hanover's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hanover a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hanover residents earn a median household income of $58,194 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,048. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 726 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hanover is $126,300 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,151. Median rent is $913/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
16.3% of adults in Hanover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hanover has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,584
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density1,614/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,194
Per Capita$23,048
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$2,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$978
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,300
Rent$913
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$226,151
Housing Units1,063
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,875/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain49.4 in/yr
Elevation774 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Hanover was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.