City safety & data profile

HanoverPA

Hanover, PA is a 15K-resident city in York County with a median household income of $61,293.

York County, Pennsylvania. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Hanover, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Hanover has a population larger than 30% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $212,800, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

15K
Population
Top 70%
By size
$61,293
Median income
$212,800
Median home
14.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Hanover

Hanover posts a median household income higher than 24% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Hanover area.

Top 76%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Hanover

Where Hanover income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$61,293 Bottom 24% higher than 24% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. PA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Hanover, PA beyond the headline numbers

Hanover sits inside York County, Pennsylvania, at roughly 39.80°N, -76.98°W. Population 15,496, $61,293 median household income. Median home value $212,800, median rent $1,137. Poverty rate 14.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Hanover's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 40%. 1 hospital in/around Hanover, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Hanover from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
15,496
Hanover
Median Income
$61,293
-10% vs avg
Median Home Value
$212,800
-7% vs avg
Median Age
41.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (York County) - Hanover's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
463K+6%
Median Income
$84,829+44%
Median Home Value
$248,600+43%
Poverty Rate
8.4%-17%
Unemployment
4.5%-49%

Economics

Economics indicators for Hanover, PA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,137/mo
Poverty Rate
14.5%
Unemployment 8.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 15.9%
Work From Home 5.4%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 78.8%
African American 3.8%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%

Health Profile 2 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
40%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.7%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
UPMC HANOVER
HANOVER · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Hanover, PA? ▼
Hanover, PA has a population of 15,496 people, located in York County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median household income in Hanover? ▼
The median household income in Hanover, PA is $61,293 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.5%.
What is the median home value in Hanover? ▼
The median home value in Hanover, PA is $212,800. Median rent is $1,137/month.
What are the top health concerns in Hanover? ▼
The top health indicators in Hanover include Short Sleep Duration (40%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Hanover? ▼
Hanover has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Hanover? ▼
The median age in Hanover, PA is 41.2 years. 15.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Hanover, PA is located in York County, Pennsylvania. With a population of 15K and a $61,293 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Hanover area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Hanover's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Hanover area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Hanover against Pennsylvania peers on any ranking lens. Explore Pennsylvania

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (York County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.