At a Glance
Median Income
$92,263
$32,099 per capita
Home Value
$260,900
Zillow: $315,227
Median Rent
$1,478/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
80/100K
671/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Hanover Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hanover Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hanover Park 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 Park residents earn a median household income of $92,263 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,099. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,915 business establishments, including 2,309 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hanover Park is $260,900 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,227. Median rent is $1,478/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Hanover Park reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 671/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.5% of adults in Hanover Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hanover Park has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population36,850
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density5,740/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$92,263
Per Capita$32,099
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$129,734M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
Housing
A+
Home Value$260,900
Rent$1,478
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$315,227
Housing Units11,509
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent80/100K
Property671/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault29/100K
Burglary95/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation814 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Hanover Park was founded in 1958.
The median home in Hanover Park was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 2,309 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.