Hanover, Massachusetts

Hanover, Massachusetts

Hanover, Massachusetts is 9 miles SE of Weymouth, Massachusetts (center to center) 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.

The People and Families of Hanover

In Hanover, about 67% of adults are married. Hanover, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the town is larger than most.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hanover had a median family income of $86,835. Hanover is one of the richer towns in Massachusetts. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in Hanover. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town.

Political Inclinations

Among Hanover political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $7,250. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Hanover Housing

Of the housing in Hanover, approximately 88% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the town than most places in Massachusetts.

Commuting

In Hanover, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Hanover, MA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Hanover Almanac

Hanover Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hanover Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Hanover residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hanover, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hanover High Schools (2004)

HANOVER HIGH
287 CEDAR STREET
781-878-5450
Serves 740 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

SO SHORE VOC TECH HIGH
476 WEBSTER STREET
781-878-8822
A Vocational School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 554 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

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