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Hanover, Massachusetts

Introduction to Hanover, Massachusetts

Hanover, Massachusetts is 9 miles SE of Weymouth, Massachusetts and 21 miles SE of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Plymouth County. The town is part of the Boston metro area. The population of Hanover is 13,164.

Hanover History

Hanover was fist settled in 1649 by English settlers. Farmer William Barstow was the first to build a bridge along the North River. Originally, it was a part of the town of Scituate. The town of Hanover was officially incorporated on June 14, 1727. It was named after the first Hanoverian King of Great Britain, King George I.

Hanover and nearby Attractions

  • Plymouth Rock
  • Plymouth Plantation
  • Martha's Vineyard
  • Child's Play Museum

Things To Do In Hanover

Hanover has a number of open spaces and woodlands where you can enjoy a day trip with your family. Summer and winter recreational facilities are also available. You can even enjoy several water sports in the town including fishing, boating and swimming. Hanover also includes many shopping centers and restaurants.

Hanover Transportation

The area is served by Boston Logan International Airport.

Hanover Higher Education

Massasoit Community College is nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyHanover Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyHanover People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Hanover Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Hanover College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Hanover Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Hanover, MA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Men86
Male Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women85
Age of the Population64
Female Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens33
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home75
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built67
Affordability of Rents58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Property Taxes22
People Living Alone12
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime84

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