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Hanover, IL


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Hanover, Illinois

Hanover, Illinois is 25 miles SE of Dubuque, Iowa (center to center) and 132 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is in Jo Daviess county. The population of the village is 836.

The People and Families of Hanover

In Hanover, about 50% of adults are married. Adults in Hanover are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hanover had a median family income of $40,893.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Hanover.

Hanover Housing

Of the housing in Hanover, approximately 63% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Hanover offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in the village are lower than most places in Illinois.

Commuting

In Hanover, 87% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Hanover makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

Hanover strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyHanover Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyHanover Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Hanover Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Hanover Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Hanover, IL

Comparing Hanover to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women97
Age of the Population910
Senior Citizens89
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Racial Diversity44
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income53
People Above Poverty42
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times68
Working at Home55
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Housing Recently Built21
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