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Andover, Massachusetts

Introduction to Andover, Massachusetts

Andover, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 3 miles S of Lawrence, Massachusetts and 21 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is included in the Lawrence metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 31,247 people lived in Andover.

Andover History

The land where Andover stands today was settled in around 1636, as Cochichewick. When the first European settlers arrived in the region, it was inhabited by Native Americans who lived in seasonal camps, planted corn and tobacco, and caught salmon and alewives. The area was renamed Andover and incorporated in the year 1646. Later in 1709, it was separated into two different parishes known as Andover and North Andover. They were established as two separate towns in the year 1855.

Andover and nearby Attractions

  • Addison Gallery-American Art
  • Robert S. Peabody Museum
  • Central Park
  • Museum of Printing
  • Stevens-Coolidge Place
  • Den Rock Park

Things To Do In Andover

There are many public parks in Andover which make for great places to hang out at leisure time. The parks are great places to organize picnics and other events.

Andover Transportation

Air transportation in Andover is served by Boston Logan International.

Andover Higher Education

The city is served by Merrimack College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyAndover Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyAndover Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyAndover Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyAndover College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyAndover Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyAndover Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Andover People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Andover Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 18%Andover Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Andover, MA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population97
Female Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens55
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Male Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity39

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married108
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home107
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work58
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
Housing Recently Built46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48
Affordability of Rents33
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime106

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Historic Andover

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Phillip's Inn and old Harriet Beecher Stowe house c1904.

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Phillip's Inn and old Harriet Beecher Stowe house c1904.

Archaeology Building (Phillip's Academy) c1904.

Theological Seminary c1904.

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