At a Glance
Median Income
$131,528
$52,458 per capita
Home Value
$389,200
Zillow: $433,861
Median Rent
$1,827/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
301/100K
3,261/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.7%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
276 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+
3.8 / 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 $131,528 , which is 75% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,458. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,852 business establishments, including 547 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Andover is $389,200 , 38% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $433,861. Median rent is $1,827/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Andover reports 301 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,261/100K.
Education
37.7% of adults in Andover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Andover has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population32,825
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density969/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$131,528
Per Capita$52,458
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$20,603M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,255
Housing
A+
Home Value$389,200
Rent$1,827
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$433,861
Housing Units11,138
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent301/100K
Property3,261/100K
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,214/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain28.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation869 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.7%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Andover was founded in 1857.
The median home in Andover was built in 1993.
17.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 547 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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