Western Hanover & Ashland

The area boasts historic properties and plentiful parkland.

Welcome to Western Hanover

If you are looking for idyllic rural life - whether to actively farm or just to have room to stretch - Western Hanover may be for you. The area boasts historic properties and plentiful parkland. But don't expect to find strip malls or big developments. Instead, Western Hanover is known for open fields and a quiet way of life.

Key Features

Room to Roam: Western Hanover is predominantly a rural environment with farms, large lot subdivisions, and homes on acreage. The large majority of homes in this area are on wells and/or septic systems due to its rural nature.

Roadmap through History: Whether you are on a destination hunt to find the old Sycamore Tavern or traveling through Hanover by retracing the steps of the old Richmond to Charlottesville stagecoach line, you'll bump up against signs of our nationâl's fathers and the early years of America.

Nest Picks

Ashland Berry Farm

Though no longer offering pick-your-own berries, the Ashland Berry Farm is known for its expansive garden center and family-friendly acitivies like fall hayrides and pumpkin patches. Feeling brave? Bring a group of friends and travel through one of the Halloween haunted mazes.

Scotchtown

Visit the pre-Revolutionary War home of Patrick Henry, of the famous "Give me liberty, or give me death!" speech. Hands on Second Saturdays teach the crafts and customs of the 18th century.

Balloons Over Virginia

Did you know that once you have taken a hot air balloon ride you can call yourself an aeronaut? What better way to check out the pastoral countryside of Western Hanover than by balloon piloted by Balloons Over Virginia?!

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MLS® 2501376

Western Hanover & Ashland, VA

111,652 people live in Western Hanover & Ashland, where the median age is 42.3 and the average individual income is $51,509. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

111,652

Total Population

42.3 years

Median Age

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$51,509

Average individual Income

Western Hanover & Ashland, VA

There's plenty to do around Western Hanover & Ashland, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

38

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

50

Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including RED VEIN Escape, Rise Martial Arts, and Waves Hair Studio.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the RED VEIN Escape page on Yelp Search 108 Robinson St on Google Maps	Active	0.56 miles	16 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Rise Martial Arts page on Yelp Search 225 N Washington Hwy on Google Maps	Active	1.21 miles	9 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Waves Hair Studio page on Yelp Search 533 S Washington Hwy on Google Maps	Beauty	1.48 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Thai Nail Spa and Foot Massage page on Yelp Search 124 Thompson St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.43 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars

Western Hanover & Ashland, VA

Population Households Employment

Western Hanover & Ashland has 42,012 households, with an average household size of 2.61. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Western Hanover & Ashland do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 111,652 people call Western Hanover & Ashland home. The population density is 238.77 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.