Hanover is a city in Pennsylvania with about 16,483 residents. Hanover was founded in 1730 and sits in York County. The median age is 40.7 and the median household income is $64,135. Homes carry a median value of $200,900, and about 56% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (81.6%). Around 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Housing
Property report
Median home value
$200,900
Median gross rent
$1,095/mo
Owner-occupied
56.2%
Median year built
1954
Households
7,289
Avg. household size
2.24
Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.
Education
Schools
Schools: Mixed
Hanover has 11 public schools — 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.
Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading65%
Math41%
% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.
Hanover SHSHighGrades 8–12
South Western SHSHighGrades 9–12
Emory H Markle MSMiddleGrades 6–8
Hanover MSMiddleGrades 5–8
Baresville El SchElementary
Clearview El SchElementary
Conewago Twp El SchElementary
Hanover Street El SchElementary
Park Hills El SchElementary
Washington El SchElementary
West Manheim El SchElementary
Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.
Safety
Crime
violent crime59% below national
Hanover157
Pennsylvania278
United States386
↓ 33% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime24% above national
Hanover2,416
Pennsylvania1,613
United States1,952
↑ 26% higher than 2019
2019–2023
Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Hanover Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).
Environment
Environmental hazards
30 facilities in Hanover report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).
Fci Usa Inc · York CountyColonial Fiberglass Industries Inc · Adams CountyCrown Food Packaging · York CountyHanover Bronze & Aluminum Foundry Inc · York CountyHanover Foods Corp · York CountyHanover Aluminum Products Co.,Inc. · Adams CountyHanover Lantern Inc. · Adams CountyNew York Wire · York CountyGerard Daniel Worldwide · York CountyEsab Group Inc. · York CountyLeonhardt Manufacturing Co · York CountyLeisters Furniture Inc · York County
Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).
Risk
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · York County
Winter weatherVery High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Context
Neighborhood info
Hanover is in York County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
Hanover was founded in 1730 and sits in York County. Elevation ~614 m.
Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.
Common questions
Hanover — frequently asked
What is the population of Hanover, Pennsylvania?
Hanover has a population of about 16,483, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Hanover?
The median home value in Hanover is $200,900, and the median gross rent is $1,095/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Hanover safe? What is the crime rate?
Hanover Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 157 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Hanover face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates York County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, lightning, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Hanover?
Hanover has 11 public schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Hanover?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Hanover. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.