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Hanover Park.
About
Life in Hanover Park
Hanover Park works best if you want suburban living with direct train access to Chicago—the Metra connection is genuinely convenient for commuters, with an average trip around 29 minutes. Housing is relatively affordable for the Chicago area at a median value of $274,000, and median rents hover around $1,594, which is reasonable for a developed suburb this close to the city. That said, this is densely packed suburban living—population density is over 5,700 people per square mile—so you're getting urban density without the cultural amenities of Chicago proper.
Hanover Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Foreign-Born
37.5%
Broadband Internet
95.1%
of households
Population Growth
-2.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics37.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Hanover Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hanover Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (33.3%), and 35.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.6%
of residents
65 and Older
12.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
14.6%
of households
Married Couples
56.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.27
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 25% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Hanover Park
In Hanover Park, rent runs 25% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,294
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $332,396 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts above IL average
Unemployment in Hanover Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Hanover Park is 0.5 percentage points higher than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Hanover Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute29.1 min avg
How Hanover Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hanover Park, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 70% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Hanover Park runs 70% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
98.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
416.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Hanover Park Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 37 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
DuPage County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In DuPage County, which includes Hanover Park, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 37 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,000 |
| 2024 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,000 |
| 2022 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 18 | Flood | $30,000 |
| 2019 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $560,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
DuPage County, county-wide
Hanover Park is about 4% of DuPage County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in DuPage County, which includes Hanover Park, is typically good — 233 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
233
per year
Moderate Days
126
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
DuPage County, county-wide
Hanover Park is about 4% of DuPage County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 16°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hanover Park has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and very cold winters (avg low 16°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/16°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
38.0"
Annual Snowfall
34.0"
Hot Days/Year
28
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
153
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 14°F | 1.90" |
| Feb | 37°F | 16°F | 1.70" |
| Mar | 48°F | 25°F | 2.09" |
| Apr | 61°F | 35°F | 3.64" |
| May | 73°F | 47°F | 4.66" |
| Jun | 83°F | 57°F | 4.72" |
| Jul | 87°F | 61°F | 3.34" |
| Aug | 85°F | 60°F | 4.45" |
| Sep | 78°F | 51°F | 3.58" |
| Oct | 65°F | 40°F | 3.51" |
| Nov | 50°F | 29°F | 2.51" |
| Dec | 38°F | 19°F | 1.92" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hanover Park
Uninsured
12.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Hanover Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Bhc Streamwood Hospital Inc.
Psychiatric · 1.9 mi away · Streamwood
St Alexius Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Hoffman Estates
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Hlth Hosp
Psychiatric · 5 mi away · Hoffman Estates
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hanover Park
Hanover Park's student/teacher ratio is 11.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Hanover Park (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 16,114 students · in-state tuition $4,680 · 26% graduate · median earnings $51,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Illinois
5.9 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 14,027 students · in-state tuition $22,243 · 75% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,006 students · in-state tuition $45,858 · 72% graduate · median earnings $67,398 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,428 students · in-state tuition $47,340 · 72% graduate · median earnings $65,646 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,121 students · in-state tuition $47,770 · 88% graduate · median earnings $68,390 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,942 students · in-state tuition $37,650 · 60% graduate · median earnings $67,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 34 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hanover Park
Hanover Park has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (34 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
34 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
59 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hanover Park
Hanover Park Branch Library
1266 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park
Sonya Crawshaw Branch Library
4300 Audrey Lane, Hanover Park
Cities Near Hanover Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Hanover Park FAQ
Is Hanover Park, Illinois affordable?⌄
Hanover Park's median rent is $1,594/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $91,763/year. Median home value is $274,200.
Is Hanover Park, Illinois safe?⌄
Hanover Park's violent crime rate was 99 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 416 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hanover Park, Illinois?⌄
Hanover Park has an unemployment rate of 5.1%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hanover Park, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Hanover Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,594/month and median household income is $91,763/year. The median home value is $274,200. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hanover Park, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Hanover Park is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from