Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Andover, MA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,310
Population
38,170
Renter Mix
24% Rent
Known as the "Home of America," make it yours
Historic
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Riverfront
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Parks
Located about 20 miles north of Downtown Boston, Andover is a classic and historic New England gem first settled in 1642. Andover features a beautiful downtown shopping district, complete with historic architecture and cobblestone walkways. Andover extends from the Merrimack River southeast to roughly the Andover Bypass. It is home to the historic Phillips Academy, a preparatory school established in 1778, making it one of the country's oldest high schools. The oldest home in Andover, the Chandler-Bigsby-Abbot House, was built sometime before 1673.
Merrimack College sits on the east side of Andover, making the city popular with students. Other destinations include the Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology, the Addison Gallery of American Art, and Indian Ridge Reservation. Harold Parker State Forest covers more than 3,300 acres across Andover, North Andover, and Reading. Outdoor activities include camping, hiking, biking, and fishing.
Explore the City
The Charles W. Ward Boardwalk is a popular hiking spot for Sherborne Park Green Area residents.
Haggett's residents get to enjoy their local shops on Downtown Andover's Main Street strip.
The Main Street in the Andover Town Center has many shops, services, and restaurants.
The nearby Andover train station takes Shawsheen Heights residents to Boston.
The Harold Parker State Forest allows fishing and more in its many ponds in Sherborne Park Area.
A row of colonial homes lines the street of Outlying Andover.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$155,864
Average: $178,036
Education
20,742
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
20,742
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Andover has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
51%
Other Education
49%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Andover, MA is $1,733 for a studio, $2,334 for one bedroom, $2,976 for two bedrooms, and $4,028 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Andover has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,334/month
787 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,459/month
823 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Andover, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
544 Students
Public
Grades K-5
544 Students
Public
Grades K-5
500 Students
Public
Grades K-5
500 Students
Public
Grades K-5
420 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
484 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
478 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
478 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
336 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,578 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,578 Students
Greater Lawrence Technical School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,893 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Stevens-Coolidge Place
- Lawrence Heritage State Park
- Smolak Farms
- Harold Parker State Forest
- Windrush Farm
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
- Manchester Boston Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.