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Hanover, PA


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Hanover, Pennsylvania

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

The People and Families of Hanover

In Hanover, about 51% of adults are married. Adults in Hanover are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Seniors are common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hanover had a median family income of $45,156.

Political Inclinations

Among Hanover political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,500. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Hanover Housing

Of the housing in Hanover, approximately 56% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Hanover offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Hanover, 90% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the town makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyHanover Walking and Biking to Work

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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