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Hanover, MB

Manitoba

Hanover is a small city in Manitoba with a population of 17,216. Residents earn $88,000 per year, which is 17% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
17,216 Population 61/sq mi density
$88,000 Median Income $40,680 per capita
$320,000 Home Value
$1,080 Median Rent 15.8% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 295 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$88,000 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$320,000 home value, $1,080/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
Ownership84.5%
Housing Units5,140
Rent Burden15.8%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain22.8 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation912 ft (278 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+35.8%
Graduate+1.1%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Hanover a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hanover receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine. 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.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Hanover has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 0°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 295 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches.

Hanover has a population of 17,216 with a density of 61 people per square mile, spread across 282.0 square miles. The median age is 28.8 years, 26% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.4% female and 50.6% male. The city is predominantly White (95.3%), with 1.3% Black, 2.2% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 62.2% of residents.

Population

17,216
Total Population
61
People / sq mi
28.8yrs
Median Age
26% below US avg
282.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Hanover vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 62.2%
21% below US avg
Spanish 1.5%
89% below US avg
Other Languages 36.4%

Social Characteristics

Hanover vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hanover is $88,000, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,680. The average weekly wage is $782, 45% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 534 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 15.7% of workers work from home.

Income: Hanover vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,000
17% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,680
Avg Weekly Wage$782

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.9%
4% above US avg
Establishments (County)534

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.4 min
Drive Alone87.4%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home15.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Hanover is $320,000, 14% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,080 (7% below the national average of $1,163). 84.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 5,140 total housing units in the city. 15.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

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 Burden15.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership84.5%
Owner-Occupied84.5%
Renter-Occupied15.5%
Housing Units5,140

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Hanover receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Hanover vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Hanover has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 0°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 67°F. The area gets 295 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 912 feet.

Temperature

0°F Jan (-18°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average36.6°F
32% below US avg
January Average0°F (-18°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Area282.0 sq mi (730.4 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates49.4216°N, 96.7815°W
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JUNEBERRY 3 (29,455 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 JUNEBERRY 3 29,455 67 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,647 65 km
1988 UNNAMED 22,262 69 km
2007 UNNAMED 21,954 71 km
1988 UNNAMED 17,778 66 km
2003 CARIBOU 16,184 50 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,432 67 km
1988 UNNAMED 11,927 52 km
2003 UNNAMED 11,544 52 km
2018 NORTH COUNTY ROAD 7 9,471 60 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,194 53 km
2003 CANADA 7,065 68 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,964 73 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,057 68 km
1985 UNNAMED 5,891 50 km
1995 UNNAMED 5,274 70 km
1988 UNNAMED 5,013 71 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,724 54 km
2012 COUNTY 27 FIRE 4,653 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,624 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 0°F (-18°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 7°F (-14°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 0.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
October 42°F (6°C) 1.8 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 1.1 in
December 7°F (-14°C) 0.9 in

Hanover has a seasonal temperature swing of 67°F / from 0°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.6").

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7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 77% below the national average of 33.7%. 35.8% have completed high school. 1.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 87.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.8%
77% below US avg
High School+35.8%
Graduate Degree+1.1%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density61/sq mi
Total Area282.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.4 min
Drive Alone87.4%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home15.7%

Radio Stations near Hanover

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Choice Classic Rock 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio One - Winnipeg, MB (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CBC Music Central (Winnipeg) - MP3 Stream blues, classical MP3 128 kbps
CBC Music (Central) - Winnipeg, MB classical, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
CKCL-FM 107.1 "Classical 107" Winnipeg, MB classical music AAC+ 64 kbps
CIUR-FM "Now Country 104.7" Winnipeg, MB indigenous, new country MP3 128 kbps
CBC Music Central (Winnipeg) - AAC Stream blues, classical UNKNOWN
CFQX-FM 104.1 "QX104 Country" Winnipeg, MB country AAC+ 48 kbps
Ambient Art Sound - MP3 128 kbps
CJXR 107.7 "Country 107" Steinbach, MB country AAC+ 63 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Manitoba) Winnipeg, MB blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
CJNU - MP3 128 kbps
CHNW-FM "94.3 NOW Radio" Winnipeg, MB hot adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Manitoba) Winnipeg, MB radio publique AAC 48 kbps
NCI-FM Network (Manitoba-wide) country, indigenous AAC 129 kbps
CITI 92.1 Winnipeg, MB mainstream rock, rogers media AAC+ 48 kbps
CKXL-FM 91.1 "Envol FM" Saint Boniface, MB community radio, radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CILT-FM "Mix 96.7" Steinbach,MB classic hits, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
CHSM " AM 1250" Steinbach, MB easy listening, old standards AAC+ 63 kbps

Museums in Hanover

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
St Pierre-Jolys Museum

Libraries in Hanover

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheque Regionale Jolys0.0
Ste. Anne Library0.0
Street book box0.0

Gas Stations in Hanover

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sarto General Store

Airports Near Hanover

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International AirportYWGLarge Airport
Winnipeg / St. Andrews Airport-Medium Airport
Altona Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Beausejour/Av-Ranch Airpark-Small Airport
Cooks Creek Aerodrome-Small Airport
Craig Private Airport-Small Airport
Dale Air Services Airport-Small Airport
Hallock Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Horsley Airstrip-Small Airport
Lake Bronson Airport-Small Airport
Oak Hammock Air Park-Small Airport
Pembina Municipal AirportPMBSmall Airport
Rosenort Airport-Small Airport
St-Pierre-Jolys (Carl's Field)-Small Airport
Steinbach (South) Airport-Small Airport
Steinbach Airport-Small Airport
Unknown Rural MB Airport-Small Airport
Winnipeg / Lyncrest Airport-Small Airport
Zhoda Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hanover

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St.Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church
Sts. Peter And Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church
The Church of God

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hanover

What is the population of Hanover?

Hanover has a population of 17,216 residents and is located in Manitoba. The population density is 61 people per square mile, spread across 282.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.8 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.4% female and 50.6% male.

Is Hanover expensive to live in?

The median household income is $88,000, 17% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $320,000 (14% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,080 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Hanover safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Hanover receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Hanover?

Hanover has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 0°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.8 inches, with 4.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hanover?

The unemployment rate in Hanover is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $782. There are 534 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 15.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Hanover?

The median home value in Hanover is $320,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,080. The homeownership rate is 84.5%.

How are the schools in Hanover?

7.8% of adults in Hanover hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.8% have completed high school. 1.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Hanover?

The average commute in Hanover is 26 minutes. 87.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 15.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Hanover?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Hanover is 95.3% White, 1.3% Black or African American, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% Asian. 62.2% of residents speak only English at home.

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