What are the schools like in Andover, KS?

Andover is served primarily by Andover. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.6:1.

What is the median household income in Andover?

The median household income in Andover, KS is $113,538 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.

What is the weather like in Andover, KS?

Andover has an average high temperature of 43.2°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.5 inches.

Andover, KS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Andover, KS affordable or expensive?

Andover's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Andover is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $261,000 and the median rent is $1,565 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Andover, KS?

Andover has a violent crime rate of 74.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1322.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Andover, KS a Good Place to Live?

Andover is a small city of 15,460 in Kansas, with a median household income of $113,538 and a 1.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Andover stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Andover is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Andover city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.5

Andover's overall cost of living index is 89.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Andover costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Andover, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$261,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,565	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$113,538	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Andover's violent crime rate is 74.5 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

74.5 /100k

Property Crime

1322.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Andover is served primarily by Andover. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Andover, KS	National Avg
School District	Andover	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	53.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Andover sees average highs of 43.2°F in January and 91.6°F in July, with 37.9 inches of annual precipitation and 8.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Andover, KS
Average High — January	43.2°F
Average High — July	91.6°F
Annual Precipitation	37.9"
Annual Snowfall	8.5"

Demographics

Metric	Andover, KS	National Avg
Population	15,460	—
Median Age	35.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	3.4%	6.3%
Under 18	33.1%	22.2%
65 and over	11.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Eastborough, KS 7 mi Benton, KS 7 mi Greenwich, KS 8 mi McConnell AFB, KS 8 mi Rose Hill, KS 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Andover

Andover, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

67002

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andover, KS affordable or expensive?

Andover's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Andover roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $261,000 and median rent is $1,565/month.

What is the crime rate in Andover, KS?

Andover's violent crime rate is 74.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1322.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Andover?

Public schools in Andover are operated by Andover. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.6:1. 53.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Andover, KS a good place to live?

Andover, KS has a population of 15,460, a median household income of $113,538, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Andover?

Andover averages 43.2°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.9 inches with about 8.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Andover?

Andover, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67002.

What is the population of Andover?

The population of Andover, Kansas is 15,460 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Andover?

Key numbers for living in Andover: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $261,000, median household income $113,538, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Andover side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.