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Hanover, ON
Ontario
Hanover is a small city in Ontario with a population of 7,967. Residents earn $69,000 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Hanover Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Hanover a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Hanover receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Hanover has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Hanover is $69,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.5%, unemployment is notably high. 11.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Hanover is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $990 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
Education
6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.7% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Hanover experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches, including 58.4 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Hanover vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hanover vs U.S. Average
Income: Hanover vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $69,000 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,440 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $816 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.5% |
| 164% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 247 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.4% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $400,000 |
| 42% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $990 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 20.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 64.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.9% |
| Housing Units | 3,445 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Hanover vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1501°N, 81.0330°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | OWEN SOUND, LAKE HURON | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 95 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
Hanover has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and March the driest (2.9").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.7% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 34.7% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 1.9% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 2,110/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 22.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.4% |
Schools in Hanover
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Separate School | - | - | - | - |
| Dawnview Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Hanover Heights Community School | - | - | - | - |
| John Diefenbaker Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| John Diefenbaker Senior School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hanover
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFPS-FM "97.9 The Bruce" Port Elgin, ON (MP3 Stream) | active rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKNX-AM 920 Wingham, ON | commercial, country | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CFPS -FM "97.9 The Bruce" Port Elgin, ON (AAC Stream) | active rock, new format rebranding | AAC 63 kbps | |
| CJGB-FM "LITE 99.3" Meaford, ON | soft adult contemporary | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CIBU-FM "Cool 94.5" Wingham, ON (MP3 Stream) | classic hits, new format rebranding | MP3 96 kbps | |
| CIBU-FM "Cool 94.5" Wingham, ON (AAC Stream) | classic hits, new format rebranding | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CKNX-FM 101.7 "The One" Wingham, ON | commercial, hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CIWN 88.7 "The River" Mount Forest, ON | community radio | MP3 |
Museums in Hanover
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tresure Chest Museum |
Libraries in Hanover
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce County Public Library - Cargill Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Bruce County Public Library - Chesley Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Bruce County Public Library - Mildmay Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Bruce County Public Library - Paisley Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Bruce County Public Library - Paisley Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Bruce County Public Library - Walkerton Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Hanover Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Clifford Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Harriston Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| West Grey Public Library - Durham | 0.0 | |||||
| West Grey Public Library - Neustadt | 0.0 | |||||
| West Grey Public Library - Normanby/Ayton | 0.0 |
Hotels in Hanover
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hanover
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Hanover
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Hanover
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Hanover
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hanover
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Hanover
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Valley Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Craigleith Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Alpine Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Georgian Peaks Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Hanover
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Goderich Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Kincardine Municipal Airport | YKD | Medium Airport |
| Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional Airport | YOS | Medium Airport |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport | YKF | Medium Airport |
| Wiarton Airport | YVV | Medium Airport |
| Arthur (Metz Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Arthur (Peskett Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Arthur South Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Atwood / Coghlin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bellamy Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Belwood (Baird Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Belwood (Ellen Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Belwood (Wright Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Blacks Lake Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brussels (Armstrong Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Brussels / Hemingway Field | - | Small Airport |
| Conestogo / Largo Woods Field | - | Small Airport |
| Conn Field | - | Small Airport |
| Damascus Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dundalk (Tripp Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Dungannon Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| East Linton (Kerr Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Elmira (East) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elmira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elora Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ethel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Farrow's Field | - | Small Airport |
| Fergus (Royland Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Flesherton (Smithorrs Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Fordwich Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Glendale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Grand Valley (Black Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Grand Valley / Luther Field | - | Small Airport |
| Grand Valley North Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Griffith Island Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hanover / Saugeen Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Harkes Field | - | Small Airport |
| Hay Island Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Holyoake Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Juergensen Field | - | Small Airport |
| Listowel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Forest Roths' Field | - | Small Airport |
| Nenagh Field | - | Small Airport |
| Owen Sound (Cook Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Palmerston Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Papple Aviation Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Paterson Field | - | Small Airport |
| Port Elgin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Robinson International Air Field | - | Small Airport |
| Roth Field | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hanover
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Holy Family Church | |
| St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church | |
| St. Francis Xavier Church |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Hanover
What is the population of Hanover?
Hanover has a population of 7,967 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 2,110 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.7% female and 47.3% male.
Is Hanover expensive to live in?
The median household income is $69,000, 8% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $400,000 (42% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $990 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
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 four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches, with 58.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Hanover?
The job market in Hanover faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $816. There are 247 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 11.4% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Hanover?
The median home value in Hanover is $400,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $990. The homeownership rate is 64.0%.
How are the schools in Hanover?
6.7% of adults in Hanover hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.7% have completed high school. 1.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Hanover?
The average commute in Hanover is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 77.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 11.4% work from home.
What are the demographics of Hanover?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Hanover is 96.8% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 1.6% Asian. 94.5% of residents speak only English at home.