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Hanover, Pennsylvania

Introduction to Hanover, Pennsylvania

Hanover, Pennsylvania is 34 miles NW of Towson, Maryland (center to center) and 39 miles NW of Baltimore, Maryland. The town, which is located in York county, is part of the York metro area, and has a population of 14,535.

Hanover History

In 1727, an Irish noble man, John Digges, purchased land which included the area known as Hanover. At that time, the area was called Digges Choice. A group of Catholics initiated a settlement in 1730, that was known as the Conewego Settlement. Hanover was settled in 1730, when settlers from Pennsylvania and Maryland arrived. The community, which was named after a city in Germany, was the venue of a Civil War battle in 1863. Hanover was incorporated in 1815.

Hanover and Nearby Attractions

  • Codorus State Park
  • Faloon's Family Fun Center
  • Lincoln Speedway
  • National Apple Museum
  • Hershey's Chocolate World
  • Indian Echo Caverns

Things To Do In Hanover

There are several attractions and places of interest near Hanover. Some of the popular destinations are Hershey Park, Williams Grove Amusement Park, Cylburn Arboretum, and the National Aquarium. Places of historic interest include Gates House & Plough Tavern and Eisenhower National Historic Site. Activities like fishing, boating, swimming, and horseback riding may be enjoyed at Gifford Pinchot State Park. Museums such as the National Apple Museum, the Children's Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park, and the National Watch and Clock Museum may also be visited.

Hanover Transportation

Harrisburg International Airport is a major airport nearby.

Hanover Higher Education

The closest colleges to Hanover include York College of Pennsylvania, Mount Saint Mary's College, Gettysburg College, and Carroll Community College.

High Points

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

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Comparative Profile of Hanover, PA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men68
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Racial Diversity37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty67
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income57
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home24
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Housing Recently Built17

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