At a Glance
Median Income
$68,281
$33,666 per capita
Home Value
$139,600
Zillow: $129,710
Median Rent
$906/mo
18.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
14.0% smoking rate
How Andover Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Andover's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Andover a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Andover residents earn a median household income of $68,281 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,666. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,020 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Andover is $139,600 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,710. Median rent is $906/month, with 18.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
20.3% of adults in Andover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Andover has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population425
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density429/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,281
Per Capita$33,666
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$2,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,600
Rent$906
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$129,710
Housing Units189
Rent Burden18.7%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation769 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Andover was founded in 1835.
The median home in Andover was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.