At a Glance
Median Income
$68,333
$29,872 per capita
Home Value
$142,700
Zillow: $233,385
Median Rent
$938/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
1,685/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
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
3.0 / 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 $68,333 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,872. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,104 business establishments, including 259 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hanover is $142,700 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,385. Median rent is $938/month, with 32.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Safety & Crime
Hanover reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,685/100K.
Education
9.5% of adults in Hanover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hanover has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population413
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density983/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,333
Per Capita$29,872
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$9,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,700
Rent$938
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$233,385
Housing Units167
Rent Burden32.9%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property1,685/100K
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,117 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Hanover was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 259 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
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