Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
11%
Hanover
Hanover, MD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,138
Population
64,832
Renter Mix
35% Rent
Baltimore and DC are at your fingertips in this Maryland suburb
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Hanover is a suburban community positioned about ten miles southwest of Downtown Baltimore and thirty miles northeast of Washington, DC. The close proximity to these two cities has made Hanover a highly popular home base among commuters. It's located less than ten miles from Fort Meade, making it a popular destination for those working at the military base.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport sits right on the east side of the community, which offers rail service into both Baltimore and DC. Arundel Mills Mall on the south side anchors a thriving shopping, dining, and entertainment district, which includes a movie theater, Medieval Times, and Maryland Live! Casino.
Explore the City
The landmark Elkridge Furnace Inn was built around 1744
Arundel Preserve is a mixed-use neighborhood that includes a shopping plaza
The Live! Casino is a popular destination for gaming, dining, and entertainment
Demographics
Median Household Income
$122,895
Average: $142,938
Education
25,480
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
35,670
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hanover has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hanover, MD is $1,908 for a studio, $2,149 for one bedroom, $2,653 for two bedrooms, and $3,070 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hanover has decreased by -2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,149/month
803 Sq Ft
House
$3,466/month
1,815 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,020/month
1,448 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hanover, MD is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
677 Students
Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter School
Public
Grades 6-12
502 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
858 Students
Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter School
Public
Grades 6-12
502 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Banneker Planetarium
- Carroll Park
- Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum
- Baltimore Rowing Center
- Patuxent Research Refuge - North Tract
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.