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North Hanover, NJ


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North Hanover, New Jersey

North Hanover, New Jersey, in Burlington county, is 13 miles SE of Trenton, New Jersey (center to center) and 30 miles E of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is part of the Philadelphia metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 7,347 people people live in North Hanover.

The People and Families of North Hanover

In North Hanover, about 69% of adults are married. Homes in North Hanover tend to contain married couples. The town has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of North Hanover spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

The town is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Hanover had a median family income of $45,553.

Crime and Safety

Residents of North Hanover enjoy its low crime rate.

North Hanover Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in North Hanover, about 51% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the town is one place with an advantage over most places in New Jersey.

Commuting

In North Hanover, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%North Hanover Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%North Hanover Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 13%North Hanover Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%North Hanover Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%North Hanover Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of North Hanover, NJ

Comparing North 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity97
Well-Paid Single Men21
Female Share of the Population22
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty85
Median Family Income51
People in Middle Class or Better51
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use62
Short Commute Times59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Affordability of Rents49
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime98

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