At a Glance
Median Income
$127,054
$70,374 per capita
Home Value
$719,900
Zillow: $961,136
Median Rent
$1,422/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
588/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
67.7%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.5%
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
246 sunny days/yr
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+
3.5 / 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 $127,054 , which is 69% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $70,374. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,457 business establishments, including 3,917 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Andover is $719,900 , 155% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $961,136. Median rent is $1,422/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Andover reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 588/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
67.7% of adults in Andover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(101% above the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Andover has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population9,261
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density2,510/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$127,054
Per Capita$70,374
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$240,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,187
Housing
B
Home Value$719,900
Rent$1,422
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$961,136
Housing Units3,788
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property588/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault3/100K
Burglary77/100K
Health
Obesity26.5%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation135 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.7%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+41.7%
School Score7.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 68%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed248 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries71
Did You Know?
The median home in Andover was built in 1945.
24.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Beverly Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 248 Mbps.
There are 3,917 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 74 fatal vehicle crashes.