Living in Hanover, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hanover · Census data 2020–2024
Hanover has 33 residents with a median age of 64.6. .
Hanover is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hanover at a glance
- Population
- 33
- Median age
- 64.6State: 39
- Homeowners
- 72.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is Hanover a good place to live?
Cons: Unemployment of 100%; a poverty rate of 63.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Housing in Hanover: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 42
- Owner-occupied
- 72.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.3%
- Vacant
- 21.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
Hanover demographics
- Population
- 33
- Median age
- 64.6
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 36.4%
- Households
- 33
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 36.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hanover ›
Education in Hanover
0% of adults 25 and older in Hanover have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hanover
- Unemployment rate
- 100%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- —
- Drive alone
- —
- Public transit
- —
- Walk to work
- —
- Homes with broadband
- 63.6%
Hanover vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover | 33 | — | — | — |
| Ashland | 7,772 | $61,164 | $293,200 | $1,229 |
| Glen Allen | 17,551 | $92,723 | $357,200 | $1,804 |
| Mechanicsville | 38,683 | $98,595 | $351,000 | $1,724 |
| Chamberlayne | 4,692 | $97,544 | $351,100 | $1,212 |
| Laurel | 18,721 | $73,609 | $283,600 | $1,616 |
| Lakeside | 12,654 | $72,032 | $288,200 | $1,361 |
| Dumbarton | 7,997 | $60,169 | $291,300 | $1,421 |
| East Highland Park | 15,265 | $64,681 | $229,200 | $1,318 |
More for people moving to Hanover
Hanover ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Hanover: FAQ
Is Hanover, VA a good place to live?
Minuses: unemployment of 100%; a poverty rate of 63.6%.
What is the median age in Hanover?
The median age in Hanover is 64.6 years (Virginia: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Hanover?
The unemployment rate in Hanover is 100% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hanover?
0% 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.
Last updated: