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Hanover, New Hampshire

Introduction to Hanover, New Hampshire

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

Hanover History

Hanover was chartered in 1761. It was named after Hanover, Connecticut. The first settlers of the area arrived in 1765. The Ledyard Free Bridge was constructed in 1859, connecting Hanover and Norwich. The town is located in Grafton County, which was established in 1769 and named in honor of Augustus FitzRoy, the 3rd Duke of Grafton. CNN and Money magazine named Hanover the second best town to live in in the United States in 2007.

Hanover and nearby Attractions

  • Galleria Shopping Center
  • Appalachian Trail
  • Hood Museum of Art
  • Storrs Pond
  • Webster Cottage Museum
  • Quechee State Park

Things To Do In Hanover

While in Hanover, one can visit the Occom Ski and Skate Center, the Hood Museum of Art or the Webster Cottage Museum. The Appalachian Trail is also a popular destination among those visiting Hanover. The Storrs Pond Recreation Area includes two separate beaches, picnic tables, tennis courts, a playground and a covered pavilion.

Hanover Transportation

Burlington International is the nearest major airport.

Hanover Higher Education

Dartmouth College is the local institution of higher education. Others in the neighborhood include Norwich University, Keene State College and Plymouth State College.

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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