At a Glance
Median Income
$64,135
$35,747 per capita
Home Value
$200,900
Zillow: $286,884
Median Rent
$1,095/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
236/100K
1,910/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
10.7% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hanover residents earn a median household income of $64,135 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,747. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,389 business establishments, including 789 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hanover is $200,900 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,884. Median rent is $1,095/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Hanover reports 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,910/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.4% of adults in Hanover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hanover has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population16,483
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density4,455/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,135
Per Capita$35,747
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$28,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,900
Rent$1,095
Ownership56.2%
Zillow$286,884
Housing Units7,849
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent236/100K
Property1,910/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault146/100K
Burglary166/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Premature Death7,602/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation621 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Hanover was founded in 1730.
The median home in Hanover was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 789 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.