West Hanover Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
10,859 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$89,992 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$280,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$622 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,353 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
86.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dauphin County
4
Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Dauphin County
3
Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 29
Feb 3 8 31
Mar 3 3 39
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 43
Dec 3 4 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 50%
Other 4%

Schools

Central Dauphin SHS
1 miles, W 4.6 star
West Hanover El Sch
2 miles, S 4.6 star
Linglestown MS
3 miles, W 3.2 star
Linglestown El Sch
3 miles, W 3.7 star

Colleges

Hospitals

Milton S Hershey Medical Center
7 miles, S 4.1 star
Pinnacle Health Hospitals
10 miles, SW 4.1 star
Holy Spirit Hospital
12 miles, W 4.1 star

Airports

Harrisburg International Airport
12 miles, SW 1.4 star
Lehigh Valley International Airport
71 miles, E 1.4 star