Hanover is a small town of 151 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $56,875
.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hanover stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
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: 91.4
Hanover's overall cost of living index is 91.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hanover costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hanover, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$139,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,875
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hanover's violent crime rate is 176.9 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
176.9 /100k
Property Crime
1385.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Hanover, WI
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
20.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hanover sees average highs of 28.3°F in January
and 83.4°F in July,
with 37.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 36.6 inches of snow per year.
Hanover's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hanover roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $139,600 and median rent is N/A/month.
Hanover's violent crime rate is 176.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1385.9 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, WI has a population of 151, a median household income of $56,875, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 28.3°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.4 inches
with about 36.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Hanover, Wisconsin is 151 with a median age of 30.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hanover: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $139,600, median household income $56,875, crime index 54 (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.