Hanover, MN

Minnesota · Metropolitan · City

4.9 Excellent / 5.0
3,495 Population
$147,944 Median Income
$421,700 Home Value
$1,806 Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
37.6 yrs Median Age
47.8% Bachelor's Degree+
4.9
Overall
5.0
Economy
5.0
Affordability
4.8
Education

People

Population3,495
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density637/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 90.8%

Economy

5.0/5
Median Income$147,944
Per Capita Income$52,771
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty Rate1.9%
County GDP$193,617M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$421,700
Zillow Value$443,613
Median Rent$1,806
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,125

Health

Obesity31.1%
Diabetes6.9%
Depression25.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Jan / Jul12° / 71°
Rain32 in/yr
Snow40 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 36 (Good)

Education

4.8/5
Bachelor's+47.8%
High School+99.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.08
Libraries (County)41

Community

2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute31 min
Work From Home22.5%
BroadbandN/A

How Hanover Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$147,944
Home Value$421,700
Median Rent$1,806
Poverty Rate1.9%
Bachelor's Degree+47.8%
Unemployment0.9%
Avg Temperature43.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,495
Population Density637 per sq mi
Median Age37.6 years
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 90.8% Hispanic 1.3% Other 7.9%
White90.8%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races7.9%

Language

English Only98.9%
Spanish Speakers1.1%
English 98.9% Spanish 1.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability3.8%
Health Insurance98.8%

Income

97% above avg
Median Household Income$147,944
Per Capita Income$52,771
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,734
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$115,538

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.9%
Poverty Rate1.9%
Total Establishments (County)44,785
County GDP$193,617M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation3,018
Healthcare Facilities5,330
Retail Stores3,721
Manufacturing1,443
Total Establishments44,785

Industry Mix

Restaurants 3,018 Healthcare 5,330 Retail 3,721 Manufacturing 1,443

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$115,538
Avg Property Tax Paid$7,736

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time30.7 min
Work From Home22.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

50% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$421,700
Zillow Home Value Index$443,613

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$482,260
Price Per Sq Ft$240
Homes Sold (month)8
Sale-to-List Ratio100.5%
Price Drops30.8%
Active Inventory26

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied91.9%

Rental Costs

55% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,806

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedroom$1,125
3 Bedroom$1,483
4 Bedroom$1,698

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$7,736
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.83%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.1%
Diabetes6.9%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure26.0%
Asthma9.7%
COPD3.6%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.4%
Physical Inactivity16.4%
Depression25.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)14.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)8.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage98.8%
Regular Checkup73.7%
Premature Death Rate6,600 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.2 / 10
Exercise Access99.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)5,330
Restaurants (County)3,018

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)60

Temperature

12°F Jan 71°F Jul
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Average43.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation31.7 in
Annual Snowfall39.8 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median36.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation904 ft (276 m)
Land Area5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density637 per sq mi
Latitude45.1578°
Longitude-93.6628°
County FIPS27053

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 27.5%
D 70.2%

Democrat +42.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+47.8%
High School+99.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.08

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density637 per sq mi
Land Area5.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)41

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)60

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