At a Glance
Median Income
$135,250
$59,332 per capita
Home Value
$682,100
Zillow: $1,004,975
Median Rent
$2,132/mo
44.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
459/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
88.0%
99.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.3%
8.5% 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+
3.9 / 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 $135,250 , which is 80% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,332. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,052 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hanover is $682,100 , 142% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,004,975. Median rent is $2,132/month, with 44.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Hanover reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 459/100K.
Education
88.0% of adults in Hanover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(161% above the national average).
99.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hanover has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,520
Median Age21.8 yrs
Density1,885/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born18.2%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$135,250
Per Capita$59,332
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$3,759M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
Housing
B+
Home Value$682,100
Rent$2,132
Ownership56.9%
Zillow$1,004,975
Housing Units2,509
Rent Burden44.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property459/100K
Health
Obesity24.3%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death8,663/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain40.1 in/yr
Elevation474 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+88.0%
High School+99.7%
Graduate+61.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute17 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Hanover was built in 1971.
24.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
18.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.