Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
14%
Hanover Park
Hanover Park, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,363
Population
35,630
Renter Mix
26% Rent
A vibrant village outside of Chicago
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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.
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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Housing Distribution
Hanover Park has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hanover Park, IL is $1,362 for one bedroom, and $1,486 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hanover Park has increased by 3.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,362/month
640 Sq Ft
House
$3,091/month
2,204 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,169/month
1,055 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,564/month
1,406 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hanover Park, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Hanover Highlands Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
546 Students
Albert Einstein Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
446 Students
Ontarioville Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
408 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
340 Students
Elsie C Johnson Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
277 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
450 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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 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.