Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Hanover, PA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,387
Population
16,800
Renter Mix
48% Rent
Delight in historic character and small-town charm
Suburban
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Idyllic
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Peaceful
Located just five miles north of the Mason-Dixon Line, Hanover is a York County borough brimming with historic charm. Incorporated in 1815, Hanover contains a bevy of beautifully preserved homes with rustic appeal in addition to numerous historical sites such as the Warehime-Myers Mansion and the Neas House.
A walkable downtown also contributes to Hanover’s vintage appeal, featuring rows of specialty shops, local restaurants, and various small businesses in well-preserved buildings. Additional shopping opportunities abound along Route 94, Eisenhower Drive, and throughout North Hanover Mall as well.
Hanover residents enjoy the area’s small-town feel as well as short driving distance to larger cities like Baltimore and Washington, DC. Codorus State Park also sits within close proximity to Hanover, offering plenty of options for outdoor recreation.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$57,244
Average: $71,535
Education
2,957
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,624
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hanover has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Hanover, PA is $994 for a studio, $1,400 for one bedroom, $1,473 for two bedrooms, and $1,656 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hanover has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,400/month
791 Sq Ft
House
$1,169/month
180 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,913/month
204 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hanover, PA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Conewago Township Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
481 Students
Public
Grades K-5
242 Students
Public
Grades K-5
625 Students
Public
Grades K-5
531 Students
Public
Grades K-5
252 Students
Public
Grades K-8
615 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
585 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,028 Students
South Western Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,299 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
585 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Codorus State Park / Lake Marburg
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Harrisburg International
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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.