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Hanover, Pennsylvania

borough · York County (primary) , Luzerne County, Northampton County

At a glance

16,584
Population
$212,800
Median home value (all homes)
30% below U.S. median
$298,442
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,137/mo
Median rent
16% below U.S. median
$61,293
Median household income
22% below U.S. median
23.4 min
Average commute
88.2%
Homes with broadband
88.29%
Locations with fiber available
8.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 94 — 6% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing12% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities1% above
Taxes5% below
Insurance25% below
Commute cost14% below
For business: Pennsylvania is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college14 mi
Nearest community college19 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates88.8%
College graduates15.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Main Street Hanover
Main Street Hanover, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit community organization that works to expand the economic capacity of downtown Hanover, thus improving the business environment, enhancing the quality of place, and increasing community synergy.
county York County Economic Development Corp 
The York County Economic Alliance describes itself as a resource to help and drives York County’s economic growth by leveraging collaboration, resources, and expertise to create sustainable prosperity. It positions itself as a chamber of commerce, the best of an economic development agency, and the best of a Main Street organization for York County.
region Penn's Northeast
Penn's Northeast is the regional economic development agency for Northeastern Pennsylvania, dedicated to attracting quality employers and serving as the single point of contact for site selection consultants, real estate brokers, developers, and businesses looking to expand or relocate to the area.
state Bensalem Economic Dev Corp.
The BEDC is dedicated to fostering sustainable economic growth through initiatives that support a strong business environment and enhance the quality of life for residents. It provides resources, guidance and advocacy, and promotes equitable opportunities, strategic development and community collaboration to help make Bensalem a premier place to live, work and thrive.
state Linden Pointe Park
LindenPointe Innovative Business Campus in Hermitage, PA hosts programs and resources for business startups and entrepreneurship, including the eCenter at LindenPointe and the Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center, and provides information on partnerships and events.
state Penn State’s Center for Economic and Community Development
Penn State's Center for Economic and Community Development is an applied research center dedicated to strengthening local and regional development in Pennsylvania and beyond. It works with communities to address issues such as economic and demographic change, government revenue and expenditure policy, community capacity building, and social and economic inequality.
state Pennsylvania Department of Commerce & Economic Developement
The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (BusinessPA) is the state's economic development agency that helps businesses grow, locate or expand in PA, with regional offices and programs such as PA SITES and PA Permit Fast Track, and a BusinessPA team to assist with growth strategies.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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