Hanover, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Hanover County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
52
Population
44/sq mi density
58°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hanover, VA
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
34.3%
2% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
0% below
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
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)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
102%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hanover a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
34.3% of adults in Hanover hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hanover has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population52
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density44/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans31.4%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,225M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$433,502
Housing Units98
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,976/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation100 ft
Education
B+Bachelor's+34.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Broadband68.6%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Hanover was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 237 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.