Hanover is a small town of 111 in Virginia, with a median household income of $48,306
.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hanover stands out for a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 98.0
Hanover's overall cost of living index is 98.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hanover costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hanover, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$258,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
90.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,306
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hanover's violent crime rate is 219.9 per 100,000 residents
— 42% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
219.9 /100k
Property Crime
1060.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Hanover, VA
National Avg
School District
N/A
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
61.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hanover sees average highs of 47.2°F in January
and 88.7°F in July,
with 45.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.7 inches of snow per year.
Hanover's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hanover roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $258,100 and median rent is N/A/month.
Hanover's violent crime rate is 219.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1060.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Hanover, VA has a population of 111, a median household income of $48,306, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hanover averages 47.2°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.8 inches
with about 14.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hanover, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23069.
The population of Hanover, Virginia is 111 with a median age of 64.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hanover: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $258,100, median household income $48,306, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.
