Hanover has a population of approximately 15,000 and is the largest borough in York County. It’s history dates back to the 1700s and has ties to the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. Hanover has several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Today, Hanover is considered the “snack food capital” of the United States because it is home to Synder’s of Hanover and Utz Quality Foods. Besides being home to tasty snacks Hanover is a great place to live. It is conveniently located near major cities such as York, Harrisburg, and Baltimore. The convenience of location and available amenities along with a variety of activities and things to do makes Hanover a great place to call home in York County.
As the “snack food capital,” both Synder’s and Utz offer free factory tours. Who can resist a free tour that just might include a little taste testing at the end?
Hanover is also home to the beautiful Codorus State Park. Codorus includes 3500 acres of pristine nature ready for you to explore, including a 1275 acre lake. It is a popular hiking, camping, swimming, horseback riding, boating, and fishing destination.
Visit downtown Hanover on the second Saturday of each month for Main Street Hanover Second Saturdays. Explore the downtown area and join in special events, promotions, and discounts. Each Second Saturday includes a different theme and is fun for the whole family. Hanover hosts many special events and festivals throughout the year. If you are a chili lover, you don’t want to miss the annual Chili Cook-Off that signals the end of summer each year in Hanover.
Hanover offers many options for dining out. You will find popular national restaurants as well as locally owned and operated restaurants. Locals enjoy the best hot dogs around at the Famous Hot Weiner. It has been open and ran by the same family since 1923. Hanover is also a great spot for craft beer. Local brewpubs like Warehouse Gourmet and breweries like Something Wicked Brewing Company and Aldus Brewing Company make Hanover a craft beer lover’s paradise.
Hanover includes three public school districts, South Western School District, Conewago Valley School District, and Hanover Public School District.
The median home sales price in Hanover is approximately $179,900. There are many single-family homes in developments and private, rural settings in the Hanover area. Scroll through the featured homes below or use our search tool to find exactly what you are looking for. Have specific questions about Hanover? Contact us, and we can help.
Error 401: Access key is invalid or has been revoked, please ensure there are no spaces in your key.
If the problem persists, please reset your API key in the IDX Broker Dashboard, or contact help@idxbroker.com