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North Andover, MA


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North Andover, Massachusetts

Introduction to North Andover, Massachusetts

North Andover, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 1 miles E of Lawrence, Massachusetts and 23 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts.The town is part of the Lawrence metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 27,202 people live in North Andover.

North Andover History

North Andover, a small town in Massachusetts, was first settled in 1646. This town was officially united on April 7, 1855. During the time of the ‘Salem Witch Trials’ many people from this town were accused of practicing witchcraft. In the past, North Andover was a religious and political center. In 1855, Andover was divided into North Andover and Andover.

North Andover and nearby Attractions

  • The Museum of Printing
  • Smolak Farms
  • LasereCraze
  • No Andover Historical Society
  • Harold Parker State Forest

Things To Do In North Andover

This beautiful town is blessed with rivers, tall trees, creeks, reservoirs and streams. There are also numerous parks in North Andover. It also has some famous restaurants and many attractive art museums and galleries. One can visit the picturesque and historic lighthouse in North Andover.

North Andover Transportation

The local airport is Boston Logan International.

North Andover Higher Education

The Northern Essex Community College offers higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyNorth Andover Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyNorth Andover Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyNorth Andover Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%North Andover Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%North Andover Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%North Andover Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%North Andover College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%North Andover People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of North Andover, MA

Comparing North 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 Population83
Female Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens66
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Male Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
People Above Poverty109
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work36
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing74
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals26
Affordability of Rents22
Affordability of Property Taxes22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime109

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