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Hanover, NJ


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Hanover, New Jersey

The population of Hanover is 12,898.

The People and Families of Hanover

In Hanover, about 63% of adults are married. Hanover, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hanover had a median family income of $93,937. Hanover is one of the richer towns in New Jersey. 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. Notably, Hanover is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Hanover Housing

Of the housing in Hanover, approximately 92% is occupied by their owners.

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 New Jersey):

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
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Hanover Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Hanover Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Hanover Median Family Income
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 11%Hanover Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Hanover College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Hanover Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Hanover, NJ

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Age of the Population98
Racial Diversity86
Male Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens67
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Female Share of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use84
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times59
Walking and Biking to Work55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built57
People Living Alone34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Affordability of Property Taxes26
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Affordability of Rents12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime86

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