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Median Age
29 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 32% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
16%
Hanover, NH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,250
Population
8,551
Renter Mix
49% Rent
The proud home of Dartmouth College
College Town
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Wooded
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Commuter
On the state line between Vermont and New Hampshire along Connecticut River, Hanover is a wonderful blend of suburban streets, wooded land, and a prestigious college town. The city of Hanover houses Dartmouth College, a well-known Ivy League university, offering locals unique attractions like the Hood Museum of Art. Though Dartmouth takes up a good portion of Hanover, the remaining space is filled with family-friendly neighborhoods, natural areas, and local businesses.
Enjoy the Mink Brook Nature Preserve or check out the Hanover Country Club. In the city, residents enjoy frequenting the local pubs, coffee shops, bakeries, and cafes, and appreciate the diverse cuisine options from sushi and pizza to tapas and tacos. Commuters benefit from the easy access to major roads like Interstate 91 and Highway 5. Numerous apartment communities await your move to the wooded suburbs of New Hampshire.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$154,848
Average: $172,008
Education
4,581
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,807
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hanover has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
52%
Other Education
48%
Rent Trends
As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Hanover, NH is $2,250 for one bedroom, and $2,545 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hanover has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,250/month
560 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hanover, NH is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
463 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
369 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
674 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Shattuck Observatory
- Montshire Museum of Science
- Dartmouth Skiway
- Thetford Hill State Park
- Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center
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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 September 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.