At a Glance
Median Income
$115,109
$45,497 per capita
Home Value
$490,700
Zillow: $590,791
Violent Crime
156/100K
432/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.5%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
259 sunny days/yr
How Hanson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hanson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hanson a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hanson residents earn a median household income of $115,109 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,497. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,628 business establishments, including 1,878 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hanson is $490,700 , 74% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $590,791. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Hanson reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 432/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.5% of adults in Hanson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hanson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population2,002
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1,088/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,109
Per Capita$45,497
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453
Housing
A
Home Value$490,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$590,791
Housing Units767
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent156/100K
Property432/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault129/100K
Burglary83/100K
Health
Obesity27.9%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain52.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation83 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+17.9%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute33 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries38
Did You Know?
The median home in Hanson was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 1,878 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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