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Hanover, NH


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Hanover, New Hampshire

Hanover, New Hampshire is 64 miles NW of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 111 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Grafton county. The population of the town is 10,850.

The People and Families of Hanover

In Hanover, about 34% of adults are married.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hanover had a median family income of $99,158. Hanover is one of the richer towns in New Hampshire. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. A sizable number of people in Hanover work from home. Notably, the town is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Hanover political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $66,100. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Hanover.

Hanover Housing

Of the housing in Hanover, approximately 66% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the town than most places in New Hampshire.

Commuting

In Hanover, 55% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Hanover makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. The town features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHanover College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHanover Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyHanover Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyHanover Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyHanover Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyHanover Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyHanover Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyHanover Median Family Income
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Hanover Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 11%Hanover Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Hanover, NH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Male Share of the Population96
Racial Diversity610
Senior Citizens57
Female Share of the Population25
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty62

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use69

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing104
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
People Living Alone58
Housing Recently Built52
Affordability of Rents21
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime109

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Historic Hanover

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Wilson Library (Dartmouth College) ca. 1900

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Wilson Library (Dartmouth College) ca. 1900

Bissell Gymnasium (Dartmouth College) ca. 1900

Rollins Chapel (Dartmouth College) between 1900 and 1906

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