At a Glance
Median Income
$84,115
$35,754 per capita
Home Value
$220,500
Zillow: $316,309
Median Rent
$900/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
142/100K
4,752/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 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
3.4 / 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 $84,115 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,754. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,996 business establishments, including 350 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hanover is $220,500 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,309. Median rent is $900/month, with 22.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Hanover reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,752/100K.
Education
22.9% of adults in Hanover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hanover has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,183
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density646/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,115
Per Capita$35,754
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$11,123M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$220,500
Rent$900
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$316,309
Housing Units456
Rent Burden22.0%
Crime
F
Violent142/100K
Property4,752/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,469/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation808 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Hanover was founded in 1849.
The median home in Hanover was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 350 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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