Median Income
$69,000
8% lower than US avg
Home Value
$400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.7%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$990
15% lower than US avg
Unemployment
9.5%
164% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.7%
6% lower than US avg
How Hanover Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population7,967
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density2,110/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
C+
Median Income$69,000
Per Capita$42,440
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty11.7%
Commute23 min
Housing
B
Home Value$400,000
Rent$990
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,445
Rent Burden20.0%
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
AQIN/A
Rain40.2 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation906 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+34.7%
Graduate+1.9%
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.
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.
Hanover has a population of 7,967 with a density of 2,110 people per square mile. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.8%), with 1.2% Black, 1.6% Asian.
Population
7,967
Total Population
2021 Census
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.5% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 4.8% |
The median household income in Hanover is $69,000, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $69,000 |
| 8% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $42,440 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.5% |
| 164% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% |
| 6% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.4% |
The median home value in Hanover is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $990 (15% below US avg).
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
| Owner-Occupied | 64.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.9% |
| Housing Units | 3,445 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Hanover vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Hanover vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Hanover has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.2 inches. The area enjoys 219 sunny days per year.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| 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 |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 40.2 inches |
| 6% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 58.4 inches/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 |