Living in Hanover, Minnesota

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

Hanover has 3,626 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $156,536 (76% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $447,900, the median rent is $1,853/month.

Hanover at a glance

Population
3,626
Median age
36.1State: 38.8
Median household income
$156,536State: $89,062
Median home value
$447,900State: $329,300
Median rent
$1,853/moState: $1,280
Homeowners
93%
Bachelor's degree or higher
52.4%
Average commute
31 min

Is Hanover a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 76% higher than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 0.6%.

Cons: Home values 36% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Hanover

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hanover the median home value is $447,900, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,853 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,454 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Hanover$447,900
Minnesota$329,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Hanover$1,853
Minnesota$1,280
United States$1,413

Hanover median household income

The median household income in Hanover is $156,536 and the income per person is $54,528. 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).

Median household income

Hanover$156,536
Minnesota$89,062
United States$80,734

Housing in Hanover: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,200
Owner-occupied
93%
Renter-occupied
7%
Vacant
2.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2003
Average household size
3.10

Hanover demographics

Population
3,626
Median age
36.1
Under 18
33.1%
65 and older
7.9%
Households
1,169
Foreign-born
2.4%
Veterans
3.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White89.5%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Black0%
Asian3%

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

Education in Hanover

52.4% of adults 25 and older in Hanover have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Hanover52.4%
Minnesota39.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Hanover

Unemployment rate
1.3%State: 4.1%
Average commute
31 minState: 23 min
Work from home
27.4%
Drive alone
69.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
97.3%

Hanover vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Hanover3,626$156,536$447,900$1,853
St. Michael20,010$131,274$390,100$1,483
Greenfield2,894$153,750$567,700—
Rogers13,685$158,750$459,700$1,789
Albertville8,207$132,734$343,700$1,348
Corcoran7,302$133,423$569,400—
Rockford4,597$94,162$329,200$1,046
Otsego22,245$119,927$396,700$1,765
Loretto784$114,167$361,500$630

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Living in Hanover: FAQ

What is the median household income in Hanover, MN?

The median household income in Hanover is $156,536, 76% higher than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (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 $447,900, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.

How much is rent in Hanover?

The median gross rent in Hanover is $1,853 per month, about 23.6% of household income.

Is Hanover, MN a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 76% higher than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 0.6%. Minuses: home values 36% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.

What is the median age in Hanover?

The median age in Hanover is 36.1 years (Minnesota: 38.8).

How long is the commute in Hanover?

The average commute to work in Hanover is 31 minutes; 27.4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Hanover?

The unemployment rate in Hanover is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Hanover?

52.4% 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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