Hanover Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
11,449 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,146 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$139,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$590 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$617 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Luzerne County
3
Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Luzerne County
3
Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (49%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 13 24
Feb 2 9 27
Mar 3 8 34
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 49
Nov 4 2 39
Dec 3 7 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Hanover Area JSHS
1 miles, N · 2.8star
Hanover Area Memorial El Sch
2 miles, NE · 1.9star
GNA El Ctr
2 miles, NW · 1.9star
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Colleges

Wilkes University
4 miles, NE · 3.2star
King's College
5 miles, NE · 3.2star
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Hospitals

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
6 miles, NE · 1.4star
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
17 miles, SW · 2.3star
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Airports

Harrisburg International Airport
82 miles, SW · 1.4star
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