At a Glance
Median Income
$69,375
$38,895 per capita
Home Value
$74,300
Zillow: $119,731
Median Rent
$760/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
59/100K
1,372/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.1%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 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
3.2 / 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 $69,375 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,895. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,170 business establishments, including 220 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Andover is $74,300 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,731. Median rent is $760/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Andover reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,372/100K.
Education
31.1% of adults in Andover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Andover has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population968
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density968/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$69,375
Per Capita$38,895
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$5,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,387
Housing
A+
Home Value$74,300
Rent$760
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$119,731
Housing Units442
Rent Burden19.8%
Crime
F
Violent59/100K
Property1,372/100K
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,363/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,660 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.1%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Andover was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 220 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.