What is the median household income in East Hanover Township (Lebanon County), PA?
The median household income in East Hanover Township (Lebanon County), PA is $59,122 (±$13,564) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $875 a month would take about $35,000 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In East Hanover Township (Lebanon County), the median household income went from $64,922 in 2015–2019 to $59,122 in 2020–2024 (−8.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $59,122 (±$13,564)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $35,000
Income in East Hanover Township (Lebanon County) against Lebanon County, its state and the nation
| East Hanover Township (Lebanon County) | Lebanon County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,122 (±$13,564) | $78,425 (±$2,044) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | — | $48,794 (±$4,189) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $85,714 (±$36,229) | $93,579 (±$3,300) | $95,990 (±$362) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $875 (±$72) | $1,110 (±$33) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In East Hanover Township (Lebanon County), median household income is lower than in Lebanon County ($78,425).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($77,971).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Lebanon County, East Hanover Township (Lebanon County) ranks 23 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 1948 of 2,545.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in East Hanover Township (Lebanon County)
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $875 a month ($10,500 a year) needs an income of about $35,000 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,922 (±$9,939) | $59,122 (±$13,564) | −8.9% | Down after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $786 (±$117) | $875 (±$72) | +11.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $203,800 (±$20,133) | $260,600 (±$25,196) | +27.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near East Hanover Township (Lebanon County)
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hanover Township (Lebanon County) | — | $59,122 (±$13,564) | — |
| Union Township (Lebanon County) | 4.1 mi | $73,083 (±$17,461) | Not measurably different |
| North Annville Township | 4.5 mi | $83,958 (±$17,314) | Higher |
| East Hanover Township (Dauphin County) | 4.8 mi | $99,922 (±$22,955) | Higher |
| North Londonderry Township | 5.8 mi | $108,548 (±$17,462) | Higher |
| Jonestown | 6.0 mi | $89,000 (±$20,385) | Higher |
| Swatara Township (Lebanon County) | 6.6 mi | $79,944 (±$17,126) | Not measurably different |
| Palmyra | 6.6 mi | $77,469 (±$6,733) | Higher |
| Annville | 6.8 mi | $71,321 (±$13,862) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Annville Township, PA ($83,958), East Hanover Township (Dauphin County), PA ($99,922), North Londonderry Township, PA ($108,548).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Lebanon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | North Cornwall Township | $78,803 (±$10,107) |
| 18 | Palmyra | $77,469 (±$6,733) |
| 19 | Union Township (Lebanon County) | $73,083 (±$17,461) |
| 20 | Cleona | $72,688 (±$7,763) |
| 21 | Annville Township | $71,321 (±$13,862) |
| 22 | West Lebanon Township | $67,500 (±$17,043) |
| 23 | East Hanover Township (Lebanon County) | $59,122 (±$13,564) |
| 24 | Myerstown | $59,057 (±$13,247) |
| 25 | Lebanon | $48,456 (±$3,986) |
Showing 9 of 25 places in Lebanon County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about East Hanover Township (Lebanon County)
What is the median household income in East Hanover Township (Lebanon County)?
The median household income in East Hanover Township (Lebanon County) is $59,122 (±$13,564) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in East Hanover Township (Lebanon County)?
About $35,000 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $875 a month.
Have incomes in East Hanover Township (Lebanon County) kept up with inflation?
In East Hanover Township (Lebanon County), the median household income went from $64,922 in 2015–2019 to $59,122 in 2020–2024 (−8.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Hanover township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Hanover township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Hanover township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Hanover township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Hanover township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Hanover township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for East Hanover township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:21224, in state:42 county:075).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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