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Andover, ME


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Andover, Maine

Andover, Maine, in Oxford county, is 71 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 158 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 864 people lived in Andover.

The People and Families of Andover

In Andover, about 67% of adults are married. Andover is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in town is married (though of course they're not).

The town is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Andover had a median family income of $40,855.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Andover.

Andover Housing

An estimated 86% of living spaces in Andover are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the town offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Andover, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Andover strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyAndover Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 10%Andover Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Andover, ME

Comparing Andover to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Male Share of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women56
Senior Citizens56
Racial Diversity36
Female Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better66
College Educated Adults63
Median Family Income55
People Above Poverty55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work45
Working at Home31
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Affordability of Rents810
Housing Recently Built85
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
People Living Alone35
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