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East Hanover Township

#5,063 in Best Places to Live in America
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 37 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
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    East Hanover Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 11,241. East Hanover Township is in Morris County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in East Hanover Township offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in East Hanover Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in East Hanover Township are highly rated.
    About East Hanover Township...
    Population
    11,241

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $557,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,986
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      8%
    • Own
      92%
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    East Hanover Township Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      18
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      144.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      748.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      63.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%

    Working in East Hanover Township

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $121,769
    National
    $55,322
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    East Hanover Township Reviews

    37 reviews
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    East Hanover is a great town! It is extremely family-friendly, safe, and exciting! I am a current resident in this gorgeous town, and do not intend on moving out of East Hanover anytime soon.
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    Absolutely love this town. I have grown up here and my family still lives here. Its a great small suburb with cute events like parades, and food truck festivals. The italian food is amazing. many big stores located here which is very conveniant.
    East Hanover is a very small town, however there is lots to do. Route 10 runs through our town providing us with many food options, shopping adventures, and activities to take part in.