Andover is a medium-sized town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 36,363 people and seven associated neighborhoods, Andover is the 46th largest community in Massachusetts. Andover home prices are not only among the most expensive in Massachusetts, but Andover real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Andover is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 92.45% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Andover is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Andover who work in management occupations (20.67%), business and financial occupations (10.35%), and teaching (9.02%). Also of interest is that Andover has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 25.82% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Andover is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Andover’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. One downside of living in Andover, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 30.29 minutes every day commuting to work. Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Andover. 75.58% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%. The per capita income in Andover in 2022 was $79,504, which is wealthy relative to Massachusetts and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $318,016 for a family of four. Andover is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Andover home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Andover residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Andover include Irish, Italian, English, German, and Polish. Foreign born people are also an important part of Andover's cultural character, accounting for 16.38% of the town’s population. The most common language spoken in Andover is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Chinese.
