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North Andover, MA


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North Andover, Massachusetts

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

The People and Families of North Andover

In North Andover, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Andover had a median family income of $91,105. Overall, families in North Andover are likely to be financially secure. The town does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in North Andover tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. It turns out that the town is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($55,450) in North Andover than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Crime and Safety

Residents of North Andover enjoy its low crime rate.

North Andover Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in North Andover, about 73% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average property tax bill in the town is higher than that of most other communities in Massachusetts.

Commuting

In North Andover, 89% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

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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