What are the schools like in Andover, MA?

Andover is served primarily by Andover. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.

What is the median household income in Andover?

The median household income in Andover, MA is $130,417 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.2%.

What is the weather like in Andover, MA?

Andover has an average high temperature of 35.1°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 47.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Andover, MA affordable or expensive?

Andover's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Andover is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $700,000 and the median rent is $1,477 per month.

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

Andover has a violent crime rate of 94.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 777.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Andover, MA a Good Place to Live?

Andover is a small town of 9,419 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $130,417 and a 7.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Andover stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 111.6

Andover's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Andover costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Andover, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$700,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,477	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$130,417	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Andover's violent crime rate is 94.2 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

94.2 /100k

Property Crime

777.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Andover is served primarily by Andover. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Andover, MA	National Avg
School District	Andover	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	70.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Andover sees average highs of 35.1°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 49.0 inches of annual precipitation and 47.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Andover, MA
Average High — January	35.1°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	49.0"
Annual Snowfall	47.8"

Demographics

Metric	Andover, MA	National Avg
Population	9,419	—
Median Age	45.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.9%	18.9%
Asian	9.3%	6.3%
Under 18	16.9%	22.2%
65 and over	19.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lawrence, MA 3 mi Methuen Town, MA 6 mi Wilmington, MA 6 mi Boxford, MA 8 mi Reading, MA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Andover

Andover, MA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

01810 01845

Andover vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andover, MA affordable or expensive?

Andover's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Andover roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $700,000 and median rent is $1,477/month.

What is the crime rate in Andover, MA?

Andover's violent crime rate is 94.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 777.9 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 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 70.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Andover, MA a good place to live?

Andover, MA has a population of 9,419, a median household income of $130,417, and an unemployment rate of 7.2%. 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 35.1°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.0 inches with about 47.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Andover?

Andover, MA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 01810, 01845.

What is the population of Andover?

The population of Andover, Massachusetts is 9,419 with a median age of 45.4. 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 112 (100 = US average), median home $700,000, median household income $130,417, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. 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.