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Hanover Township, PA

Hanover Township, PA.

Population: 41,970 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Hanover Township, PA is $181,191 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $170,000 after a median 17 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,390/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, cold wave, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$181,191

Typical home value

+1.2%

1-year change

17

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$181,191
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+22.3%
5-year appreciation
+52.8%
10-year appreciation
+132.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$181,191
House Price Index (state)
384.9 (+3.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$170,000
Median list price
$199,000
Median price per sqft
$110
1-year sale-price change
-12.8%
Median days on market
17 days
Homes sold (recent period)
128
For-sale inventory
99
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
89
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
33 days
New listings (monthly)
39

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,390/mo
1-year rent change
+7.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$949/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,106/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,363/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,786/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,962/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Bear Creek Community CS, Wilkes-Barre Area SD
Schools include
Bear Creek Community CS, Dodson El Sch, G A R MS, Heights/Murray El Sch, Dr David W Kistler El Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
757
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 45% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Foster Wheeler Energy Corporation/Church Road TCE (9.2 mi — proposed for listing)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
46.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
35,353
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
28,572

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Steamtown National Historic Site (13 mi)
National parks include
Steamtown National Historic Site, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport (WBW) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
20
Hospitals include
ST LUKE'S WARREN HOSPITAL, GEISINGER-COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER, GEISINGER-BLOOMSBURG HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+22 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1951
Housing built before 1970
62.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,221
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
65.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
128,546
Average weekly wage
$1,094
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
295

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Hanover TownshipState medianUS median
Typical home value$181,191$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$170,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market17 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,390/mo$1,560/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,221$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Hanover Township, PA?
$181,191.
What is the median sale price in Hanover Township, PA?
$170,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Hanover Township, PA?
Median days on market: 17 days.
What is typical rent in Hanover Township, PA?
Typical rent: $1,390/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hanover Township, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Hanover Township, PA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Hanover Township, PA. 757 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Hanover Township, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 45% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hanover Township, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hanover Township, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hanover Township, PA?
5 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Hanover Township, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Hanover Township, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Hanover Township

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