Living in Hanover County, Virginia
Hanover County is a county in Virginia with a population of around 103,227, part of the Richmond, VA MSA metro area. The main communities are Ashland.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,984/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $393K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.1%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings mild winters (highs around 49°F) and hot summers (highs around 84°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are 1-3 hours away.
Demographics
Hanover County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 43 and a moderately educated workforce (40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.
Hanover County, Virginia
Home price trend in Hanover County
Top Cities and towns in Hanover County
Ashland
Population: 7,225
Home price:$346,164
Rent Price trend in Hanover County
Demographics & Amenities in Hanover County
2 Hours to major Airport
No
Median age
42.7 Years
Average Family Size
3.12
Foreign-born population
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Hanover County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Very LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Very Low
Terrain & Weather in Hanover County
Average Summer temperature
91°F
Coast
1-3 hours
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
62 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Hanover County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
60.3%
Total Employer Establishments
204,131
Poverty (%)
10.2%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.1%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Laws and Rights in Hanover County
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability, Legal through 24 weeks+
Gun Carry
Permit required for concealed carry
Health inHanover County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Hanover County
Robbery
0.13/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
0.99/ per 1000
Burglary
0.94/ per 1000
Arson
0.09/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
1.28/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
Cities in Hanover County