salaryRent is lower than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $52,200 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 123 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hanover?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hanover
| Size | Hanover | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $965 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,041 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,355 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,497 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hanover overall?
Everyday prices in the York-Hanover metro area are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Hanover
Life in Hanover
What jobs pay in Hanover
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $137,420 | 11.4% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,700 | 11.9% |
| Physician Assistant | $126,530 | 12.4% |
| Lawyer | $126,350 | 12.4% |
| Software Developer | $114,600 | 13.7% |
| Operations Manager | $99,640 | 15.7% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $96,600 | 16.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $96,210 | 16.3% |
| Civil Engineer | $95,040 | 16.5% |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,380 | 19.5% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,730 | 19.6% |
| Police Officer | $79,550 | 19.7% |
| Accountant | $75,160 | 20.8% |
| Plumber | $70,100 | 22.3% |
| Firefighter | $67,570 | 23.2% |
| Electrician | $65,370 | 24.0% |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,020 | 24.1% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,460 | 24.7% |
| HVAC Technician | $61,970 | 25.3% |
| Carpenter | $61,160 | 25.6% |
| Truck Driver | $58,590 | 26.7% |
| Nursing Assistant | $44,530 | 35.2% |
| Medical Assistant | $43,620 | 35.9% |
| Warehouse Worker | $43,380 | 36.1% |
| Customer Service Representative | $42,420 | 36.9% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,310 | 43.1% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $33,750 | 46.4% |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,480 | 51.4% |
| Cashier | $29,360 | 53.3% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hanover?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $172 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $212,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,280 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hanover, PA?
Renting in Hanover costs a median of about $1,305 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Hanover?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,200 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hanover cheap or expensive?
Hanover is rated OK: rent takes 23.7% of the typical household income of $66,105. It ranks 123rd cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hanover?
The median homeowner in Hanover pays $4,017 a year in property taxes, about 1.89% of the median home value.
Is Hanover more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Hanover?
The median home value in Hanover is $212,800, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
16,584 people live in Hanover. Numbers are typical (middle) values.