Hanover County

VA · Pop. 25,334 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Hanover County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 25,334.

$/Acre: $1,707

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 177 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 34.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.37%

Combined Sales Tax5.67%

Cost of Living Index110.7

Median Household Income$55,109

Poverty Rate19.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,707

Median Home Price$262K

Acres for Sale1478

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season177 days

Annual Rainfall46.8 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,988 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)140 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K283

Property Crime /100K211

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyModerate