Hanover County, Virginia
Among the top 13% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 23% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 1% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 33% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 87% of US counties
- top 5% for airport distance
- top 10% for sales tax
- bottom 3% for cost of living
Hanover County is a county in Virginia with about 111,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and F for weather. Standout strengths include airport distance, sales tax, and broadband access. It rates lower on monthly rent and cost of living.
Official websiteco.hanover.va.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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59%49%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.3 in3.3 in
muggy 98%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$105k97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$65kbetter than 3% of US counties
Home Value$348k92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 6% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 9% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.69%better than 65% of US counties
Income Tax5.80%better than 29% of US counties
Sales Tax5.77%better than 90% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.98%better than 39% of US counties
Unemployment2.9%better than 83% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)38°F61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.0 in57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall14.7 inbetter than 47% of US counties
Sunny Days192 daysbetter than 11% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 32% of US counties
Comfortable Days72 daysbetter than 31% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk53.5better than 45% of US counties
Air Quality40 AQIbetter than 65% of US counties
School Quality42.8better than 22% of US counties
Violent Crime1253/100kbetter than 23% of US counties
Property Crime1025/100kbetter than 44% of US counties
Community
Population110,51383rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.459th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3053rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9832nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2738th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)82.1%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)8.5%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.3%35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.7%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.4%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 34% of US counties
Walkability6.2/20better than 56% of US counties
Airport Distance20 mibetter than 95% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.1%better than 88% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.33better than 74% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 53% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hanover County an affordable place to live?
- Hanover County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $65k, better than 3% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hanover County?
- The median home value in Hanover County is $348k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hanover County?
- Median household income in Hanover County is $105k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hanover County?
- Median gross rent in Hanover County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hanover County safe?
- Hanover County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1253/100k (better than 23%). Property crime is 1025/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hanover County?
- Hanover County averages 78°F in July and 38°F in January, with 46.0 in of annual precipitation and about 192 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hanover County?
- Public-school quality in Hanover County is below average, scoring better than 22% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hanover County?
- The average one-way commute in Hanover County is 27 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)