Median Income
$58,000
23% lower than US avg
Home Value
$149,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.4%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$552
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment
12.8%
256% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
20.6%
66% higher than US avg
How Andover Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population879
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
C
Median Income$58,000
Per Capita$37,100
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty20.6%
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$149,000
Rent$552
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units365
Rent Burden0.0%
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+41.2%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Andover a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Andover receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Andover has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Andover is $58,000, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Andover is $149,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $552 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.2% have completed high school.
Andover has a population of 879 with a density of 18 people per square mile. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.2%), with 1.1% Black.
Population
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 86.9% |
| 11% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 10.2% |
The median household income in Andover is $58,000, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $58,000 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $37,100 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.8% |
| 256% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 20.6% |
| 66% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |
The median home value in Andover is $149,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $552 (53% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $149,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $552 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 0.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 86.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.1% |
| Housing Units | 365 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
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Crime Rates: Andover vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 47.7 sq mi (123.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |