What are the schools like in Hanover, NH?

Hanover is served primarily by Dresden School District. The district operates several elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1.

What is the median household income in Hanover?

The median household income in Hanover, NH is $111,958 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Hanover, NH?

Hanover has an average high temperature of 30.3°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 60.6 inches.

Hanover, NH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hanover, NH affordable or expensive?

Hanover's cost of living index is 111, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hanover is 11% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $652,200 and the median rent is $2,021 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hanover, NH?

Hanover has a violent crime rate of 45.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 748.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hanover, NH a Good Place to Live?

Hanover is a small town of 8,234 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $111,958 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 111 (US average = 100), which is 11% above the national average.

Strengths: Hanover stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Hanover is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hanover city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.1

Hanover's overall cost of living index is 111.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hanover costs roughly 11% more than the average American city.

Metric	Hanover, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$652,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,021	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$111,958	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hanover's violent crime rate is 45.6 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

45.6 /100k

Property Crime

748.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hanover is served primarily by Dresden School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hanover, NH	National Avg
School District	Dresden School District	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	88.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hanover sees average highs of 30.3°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 40.1 inches of annual precipitation and 60.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hanover, NH
Average High — January	30.3°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	40.1"
Annual Snowfall	60.6"

Demographics

Metric	Hanover, NH	National Avg
Population	8,234	—
Median Age	22.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.7%	18.9%
Asian	10.7%	6.3%
Under 18	9.9%	22.2%
65 and over	15.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Norwich, VT 2 mi Wilder, VT 3 mi Hartford Village, VT 4 mi White River Junction, VT 5 mi Lebanon, NH 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Hanover

Hanover, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03755

Hanover vs Other Cities

Hanover, NH vs Norwich, VT Hanover, NH vs Wilder, VT Hanover, NH vs Hartford Village, VT Hanover, NH vs White River Junction, VT Hanover, NH vs Lebanon, NH

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hanover, NH affordable or expensive?

Hanover's cost of living index is 111, where 100 is the national average. That puts Hanover roughly 11% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $652,200 and median rent is $2,021/month.

What is the crime rate in Hanover, NH?

Hanover's violent crime rate is 45.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 748.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hanover?

Public schools in Hanover are operated by Dresden School District. The district has several elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 88.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hanover, NH a good place to live?

Hanover, NH has a population of 8,234, a median household income of $111,958, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hanover?

Hanover averages 30.3°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.1 inches with about 60.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hanover?

Hanover, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03755.

What is the population of Hanover?

The population of Hanover, New Hampshire is 8,234 with a median age of 22.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hanover?

Key numbers for living in Hanover: cost of living index 111 (100 = US average), median home $652,200, median household income $111,958, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hanover side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.