Andover, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sedgwick County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
15,508 Population 1,460/sq mi density
$106,676 Median Income $45,341 per capita
$272,600 Home Value $331,433 Zillow
$1,481 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
75 Violent Crime/100K 1,322 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,676 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$272,600 home value, $1,481/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
75 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Andover, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$106,676
42% above
$45,341 per capita
Home Value
$272,600
3% below
Zillow: $331,433
Median Rent
$1,481/mo
27% above
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
75/100K
80% below
1,322/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.1%
55% above
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

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)

Income
142%
Home Value
97%
Rent
127%
Poverty
13%
Bachelor's
155%
Unemployment
28%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Andover a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Andover residents earn a median household income of $106,676 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,341. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,427 business establishments, including 1,236 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Andover is $272,600 , 3% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,433. Median rent is $1,481/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.

Safety & Crime

Andover reports 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,322/100K.

Education

52.1% of adults in Andover hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% above the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Andover has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population15,508
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,460/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,676
Per Capita$45,341
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$41,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,166

Housing

A+
Home Value$272,600
Rent$1,481
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$331,433
Housing Units5,122
Rent Burden26.4%

Crime

F
Violent75/100K
Property1,322/100K

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death10,292/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain32.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,340 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.1%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+20.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries20

Did You Know?

Andover was founded in 1873.
The median home in Andover was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,236 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.