Median Income
$88,000
17% higher than US avg
Home Value
$320,000
14% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.8%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,080
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment
5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.9%
4% higher than US avg
How Hanover Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population17,216
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density61/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
B+
Median Income$88,000
Per Capita$40,680
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty12.9%
Commute26 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$320,000
Rent$1,080
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units5,140
Rent Burden15.8%
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+35.8%
Graduate+1.1%
Is Hanover a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Hanover receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Hanover offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Hanover is $88,000, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Hanover is $320,000, 14% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,080 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.8% have completed high school.
Hanover has a population of 17,216 with a density of 61 people per square mile. The median age is 28.8 years, 26% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.3%), with 1.3% Black, 2.2% Asian.
Population
28.8yrs
Median Age
26% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 62.2% |
| 21% below US avg |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 36.4% |
The median household income in Hanover is $88,000, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $88,000 |
| 17% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $40,680 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% |
| 4% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.3% |
| Work from Home | 15.7% |
The median home value in Hanover is $320,000, 14% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,080 (7% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $320,000 |
| 14% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,080 |
| 7% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 15.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 84.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.5% |
| Housing Units | 5,140 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Hanover vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Hanover vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 282.0 sq mi (730.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |