Living in Hanover, Kansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hanover · Census data 2020–2024

Hanover has 828 residents with a median age of 32.6. The median household income is $67,813 (9% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $110,400, the median rent is $642/month.

Hanover is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Hanover at a glance

Population
828
Median age
32.6State: 37.4
Median household income
$67,813State: $74,275
Median home value
$110,400State: $217,200
Median rent
$642/moState: $1,060
Homeowners
86.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
Average commute
19 min

Is Hanover a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.

Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Kansas median.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Hanover

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hanover the median home value is $110,400, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $642 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Hanover$110,400
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Hanover$642
Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Hanover median household income

The median household income in Hanover is $67,813 and the income per person is $31,935. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Hanover$67,813
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Hanover: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
338
Owner-occupied
86.6%
Renter-occupied
13.4%
Vacant
5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1955
Average household size
2.52

Hanover demographics

Population
828
Median age
32.6
Under 18
30.8%
65 and older
19.1%
Households
321
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White98.7%
Hispanic or Latino0.6%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hanover ›

Education in Hanover

29.6% of adults 25 and older in Hanover have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Hanover29.6%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Hanover

Unemployment rate
2.3%State: 3.9%
Average commute
19 minState: 20 min
Work from home
10.6%
Drive alone
77.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2.4%
Homes with broadband
87.5%

Hanover vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Hanover828$67,813$110,400$642
Bremen192$250,001$126,300—
Washington1,155$58,438$101,100$553
Odell211$66,250$106,500$592
Barnes177$27,222—$810
Greenleaf320$61,250$82,300$638
Marysville3,422$55,386$119,200$692
Diller179$78,333$79,600$483
Oketo109$75,977$160,400—

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Living in Hanover: FAQ

What is the median household income in Hanover, KS?

The median household income in Hanover is $67,813, 9% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Hanover?

The median home value in Hanover is $110,400, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

How much is rent in Hanover?

The median gross rent in Hanover is $642 per month, about 27.3% of household income.

Is Hanover, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Kansas median.

What is the median age in Hanover?

The median age in Hanover is 32.6 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Hanover?

The average commute to work in Hanover is 19 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Hanover?

The unemployment rate in Hanover is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Hanover?

29.6% of adults in Hanover have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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