Having the lowest real estate property tax rate in the Richmond Region, Hanover County is a prime choice for home buyers and families. Named as one of the top fifty counties in the United States for student achievement, the county also boasts a variety of recreational sports for children.
Within the Greater Richmond Region, Hanover County is located within the Virginia’s Piedmont region. Hanover is boarded by the Pamunkey River to the north and Henrico County to the south. Having the lowest real estate property tax rate in the region, Hanover County is a prime choice for homebuyers and families. Names one of the top fifty counties in the United States for student achievement, Hanover also boasts a variety of recreational sports for children. Hanover is known for its rich agriculture, leaving Richmonders looking forward to all the amazing produce each season. Hanover County incorporates the towns of Ashland, Mechanicsville and the unincorporated communities of Atlee, Beaverdam, Doswell, Elmont, Montpelier, Old Church, Rockville & Studley.
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Population by Age Level. Median Age 43.76. Households: 40,245.
In Thousand of Dollars. (Median Income: $87,314)
Population by Education Level
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Public & Private Institutions Of Learning
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