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Andover, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Morris County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
716 Population 530/sq mi density
$78,750 Median Income $40,985 per capita
$355,400 Home Value $550,364 Zillow
$1,549 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
114 Violent Crime/100K 1,621 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$355,400 home value, $1,549/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Andover, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,750
5% above
$40,985 per capita
Home Value
$355,400
26% above
Zillow: $550,364
Median Rent
$1,549/mo
33% above
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
114/100K
70% below
1,621/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.9%
30% above
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
20% below
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 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)

Income
105%
Home Value
126%
Rent
133%
Poverty
11%
Bachelor's
130%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
30%
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 $78,750 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,985. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,002 business establishments, including 1,349 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Andover is $355,400 , 26% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $550,364. Median rent is $1,549/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Safety & Crime

Andover reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,621/100K.

Education

43.9% of adults in Andover hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% above the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Andover has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population716
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density530/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$40,985
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946

Housing

A
Home Value$355,400
Rent$1,549
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$550,364
Housing Units309
Rent Burden33.2%

Crime

F
Violent114/100K
Property1,621/100K

Health

Obesity25.8%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,240/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation667 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+43.9%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score7.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute39 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries37

Did You Know?

Andover was founded in 1904.
The median home in Andover was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.