Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Andover is a small town in Illinois with a population of 425. Residents earn $68,281 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Andover receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Andover stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Andover is $68,281, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Andover is $139,600, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $906 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Andover experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 28.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,281 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,666 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $980 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,616 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,020 |
| County GDP | $2,048M |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Healthcare | 90 |
| Retail | 148 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,739 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.11% |
| Commute Time | 28.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |
| Census Median | $139,600 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $227,500 |
| Median List Price | $227,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $166 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $906 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.7% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,739 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.11% |
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.5% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,545/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 90 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.1 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 769 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 429/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2949°N, 90.2907°W |
| County FIPS | 17073 |
Winner: Republican by 24.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.3% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 429/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 81.1% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 90 |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Retail Stores | 148 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 28.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |