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Hanover, MN


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Hanover, Minnesota

Hanover, Minnesota is 11 miles NW of Maple Grove, Minnesota (center to center) and 23 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is in Wright county. The city is part of the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metro area. The population of Hanover is 1,355.

The People and Families of Hanover

In Hanover, about 74% of adults are married. Hanover, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Hanover.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hanover had a median family income of $79,809. Hanover is one of the richer cities in Minnesota. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Hanover. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

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

Hanover Housing

Of the housing in Hanover, approximately 93% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Hanover than most places in Minnesota.

Commuting

In Hanover, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHanover Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyHanover People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyHanover Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Hanover Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Hanover College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Hanover Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Hanover, MN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men98
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Women87
Racial Diversity33
Age of the Population23
Female Share of the Population23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work32
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone11
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