Living in West Hanover, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Hanover · Census data 2020–2024
West Hanover has 11,049 residents with a median age of 49.6. The median household income is $89,183 (14% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $308,300, the median rent is $1,762/month.
West Hanover at a glance
- Population
- 11,049
- Median age
- 49.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $89,183State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $308,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,762/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 89.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is West Hanover a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 21% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Hanover
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Hanover the median home value is $308,300, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,762 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,827 a month in housing costs.
West Hanover median household income
The median household income in West Hanover is $89,183 and the income per person is $53,408. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Hanover: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,089
- Owner-occupied
- 89.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.1%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.19
West Hanover demographics
- Population
- 11,049
- Median age
- 49.6
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 28.4%
- Households
- 4,964
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Hanover ›
Education in West Hanover
35.5% of adults 25 and older in West Hanover have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Hanover
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
West Hanover vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hanover | 11,049 | $89,183 | $308,300 | $1,762 |
| Skyline View | 4,704 | $97,982 | $299,600 | $1,897 |
| Linglestown | 6,957 | $92,558 | $259,400 | $1,618 |
| Paxtonia | 4,074 | $102,594 | $249,900 | $1,387 |
| East Hanover | 6,029 | $99,922 | $316,700 | $1,085 |
| Lower Paxton | 54,657 | $91,789 | $284,700 | $1,417 |
| South Hanover | 7,289 | $117,585 | $393,400 | $1,764 |
| Colonial Park | 18,032 | $73,105 | $231,100 | $1,392 |
| Union Deposit | 808 | $118,051 | $275,000 | $1,799 |
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What is the median household income in West Hanover, PA?
The median household income in West Hanover is $89,183, 14% 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 West Hanover?
The median home value in West Hanover is $308,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Hanover?
The median gross rent in West Hanover is $1,762 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is West Hanover, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 21% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Hanover?
The median age in West Hanover is 49.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Hanover?
The average commute to work in West Hanover is 22 minutes; 17.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Hanover?
The unemployment rate in West Hanover is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Hanover?
35.5% of adults in West 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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