Living in South Hanover, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Hanover · Census data 2020–2024
South Hanover has 7,289 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $117,585 (51% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $393,400, the median rent is $1,764/month.
South Hanover at a glance
- Population
- 7,289
- Median age
- 41.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $117,585State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $393,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,764/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 71.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.3%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is South Hanover a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 51% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Home values 55% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Hanover
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Hanover the median home value is $393,400, 18% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,764 per month, which is 22.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,221 a month in housing costs.
South Hanover median household income
The median household income in South Hanover is $117,585 and the income per person is $58,496. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in South Hanover: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,922
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.9%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.61
South Hanover demographics
- Population
- 7,289
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 2,772
- Foreign-born
- 10.4%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Hanover ›
Education in South Hanover
55.3% of adults 25 and older in South Hanover have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 27.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Hanover
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
South Hanover vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hanover | 7,289 | $117,585 | $393,400 | $1,764 |
| Union Deposit | 808 | $118,051 | $275,000 | $1,799 |
| Hummelstown | 4,527 | $63,175 | $245,100 | $1,133 |
| Skyline View | 4,704 | $97,982 | $299,600 | $1,897 |
| Derry | 24,977 | $97,025 | $390,000 | $1,361 |
| Rutherford | 6,890 | $83,636 | $214,200 | $1,155 |
| Hershey | 14,242 | $78,587 | $379,200 | $1,268 |
| Palmdale | 1,542 | $62,628 | $261,400 | $1,436 |
| Paxtonia | 4,074 | $102,594 | $249,900 | $1,387 |
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What is the median household income in South Hanover, PA?
The median household income in South Hanover is $117,585, 51% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in South Hanover?
The median home value in South Hanover is $393,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in South Hanover?
The median gross rent in South Hanover is $1,764 per month, about 22.9% of household income.
Is South Hanover, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 51% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: home values 55% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in South Hanover?
The median age in South Hanover is 41.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in South Hanover?
The average commute to work in South Hanover is 18 minutes; 15.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Hanover?
The unemployment rate in South Hanover is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Hanover?
55.3% of adults in South 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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