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Hanover, PA

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Delight in historic character and small-town charm

Suburban Idyllic Peaceful Historic Quaint Affordable

Located just five miles north of the Mason-Dixon Line, Hanover is a York County borough brimming with historic charm. Incorporated in 1815, Hanover contains a bevy of beautifully preserved homes with rustic appeal in addition to numerous historical sites such as the Warehime-Myers Mansion and the Neas House.

A walkable downtown also contributes to Hanover’s vintage appeal, featuring rows of specialty shops, local restaurants, and various small businesses in well-preserved buildings. Additional shopping opportunities abound along Route 94, Eisenhower Drive, and throughout North Hanover Mall as well.

Hanover residents enjoy the area’s small-town feel as well as short driving distance to larger cities like Baltimore and Washington, DC. Codorus State Park also sits within close proximity to Hanover, offering plenty of options for outdoor recreation.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Hanover, PA is $969 for a studio, $1,356 for one bedroom, $1,425 for two bedrooms, and $1,661 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hanover has increased by 9.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,356/month
791 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,869/month
159 Sq Ft
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Transportation

51

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Clearview Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

241 Students

8
out of 10

West Manheim Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

625 Students

7
out of 10

Washington Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

242 Students

7
out of 10

Hanover Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

615 Students

6
out of 10

Baresville Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

554 Students

6
out of 10

Emory H Markle Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,028 Students

6
out of 10

Hanover Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

615 Students

6
out of 10

Hanover Senior High School

Public

Grades 8-12

585 Students

5
out of 10

South Western Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,299 Students

7
out of 10

Hanover Senior High School

Public

Grades 8-12

585 Students

5
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.