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North Hanover, New Jersey

Introduction to North Hanover, New Jersey

North Hanover, New Jersey, in Burlington county, is 13 miles SE of Trenton, New Jersey and 30 miles E of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. About 7,347 people live in North Hanover.

North Hanover History

North Hanover was formed from portions of the New Hanover Township, and was officially incorporated on April 12, 1905. On March 4, 1918, Wrightstown was created from parts of North Hanover. The township consists primarily of agricultural land where a variety of field crops are raised. The farms in the area also breed thoroughbred race horses.

North Hanover and nearby Attractions

  • New Jersey State Museum
  • Albert Einstein House
  • Kuser Farm Mansion
  • Lebanon State Forest
  • Princeton Battlefield State Park
  • New Jersey State Aquarium

Things To Do In North Hanover

The New Egypt Historical Society Museum, the New Jersey State Museum, the Old Barracks Museum, the Kuser Farm Mansion, and Pennsbury Manor are some of the museums and historic sites located near North Hanover. The PAWS Farm Nature Center offers nature education and also showcases farm life and wildlife exhibits. Princeton Battlefield State Park, which is the site of a Revolutionary War battle, now features lawns and nature trails. Washington Crossing State Park, another popular destination in the area, has a museum and an interpretive center. Visitors can also enjoy picnicking, fishing and hiking here.

North Hanover Transportation

Air transportation is available from Atlantic City International Airport.

North Hanover Higher Education

Arcadia University, Brookdale Community College, and Bryn Mawr College are some of the colleges located near North Hanover.

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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