The water tower of Hanover Park towers above the homes and parks nearby.
With beginnings as a small 300-person village, Hanover Park has grown drastically since 1958.
Hanover Park’s expansive community center has an open field for play or recreation.
Hanover Park offers well-maintained bi-level homes with minimal landscaping.
Irving Park Road connects Hanover Park residents with the rest of the community.

Hanover Park, IL Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,335

Population

35,630

Renter Mix

26% Rent

A vibrant village outside of Chicago

Family-Friendly Parks Shops

The Chicago area is home to a variety of terrific suburban communities, and with its shady, tree-lined streets and cozy neighborhoods, the village of Hanover Park is no exception. Hanover Park is located about 30 miles northwest of Downtown Chicago, adjacent to Schaumburg and north of Naperville. With the Hanover Park Metra train station -- located of West Lake Street near the intersection with County Farm Road -- commuting to Chicago is a breeze. For those who want to live and work in the same community, Hanover Park is home to several major businesses, including Maines, Insight Enterprises, FujiFilm, and Fischer Scientific.

As a close-knit village, Hanover Park hosts community events year-round. In February, the Mardi Gras celebration brings residents out of their homes to enjoy the food, music, and fun. In September, Market at the Metra is a terrific event held at the train station. The community gathers for a village-wide flea market featuring handmade arts and crafts, antiques, and other items. In August, attend the Annual Car Show.

Once you choose an apartment in Hanover Park, you'll find a variety of shops and restaurants scattered throughout the village; on the north end along Barrington Road, several strip plazas provide a variety of shops, a spa, a fitness center, and Tony's Fresh Market and Ultra Foods. East Irving Park Road, West Lake Street, and West Army Trail Road are also lined with shops and restaurants.

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Hanover Park’s expansive community center has an open field for play or recreation.

Hanover Park offers well-maintained bi-level homes with minimal landscaping.

Irving Park Road connects Hanover Park residents with the rest of the community.

Hanover Park in Hanover Park offers people an expansive green space.

Off Irving Park Road at the center of Hanover Park, Hanover Park Water Reclamation Facility.

Commuters of Hanover Park love the convenience the Metra provides when going to Chicago.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$85,239

Average: $99,313

Education

9,231

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

19,351

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

37 Years

Largest Age Group

15-24 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

26%

Over 65

14%

Housing Distribution

Hanover Park has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Hanover Park, IL is $1,326 for one bedroom, and $1,391 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hanover Park has decreased by -1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,326/month
640 Sq Ft
House
$2,724/month
1,107 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,479/month
820 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,455/month
1,107 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Schools

Hanover Highlands Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

543 Students

Albert Einstein Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

511 Students

Horizon Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

472 Students

Elsie C Johnson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

382 Students

Anne Fox Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

323 Students

Spring Wood Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

418 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mallard Lake Forest Preserve
  • West Branch Forest Preserve
  • Wayne Grove
  • Meacham Grove Forest Preserve
  • Villa Olivia Ski Area

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International
  • Chicago Midway 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 June 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.