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Andover, NH


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Andover, New Hampshire

Andover, New Hampshire, in Merrimack county, is 35 miles NW of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 84 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is included in the Manchester metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 2,109 people lived in Andover.

The People and Families of Andover

In Andover, about 64% 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 $52,212. Significantly, more adults in Andover have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in New Hampshire.

Political Inclinations

Andover residents donated more money ($900) to Michael Badnarik than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Andover Housing

An estimated 83% of living spaces in Andover are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the town compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Andover, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Andover People in Middle Class or Better
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Andover Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Andover College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Andover, NH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Men85
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women85
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Senior Citizens36
Female Share of the Population24
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better108
College Educated Adults95
People Above Poverty95
Median Family Income95

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home96
Public Transportation Use76
Walking and Biking to Work44
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Housing Recently Built63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Rents27
Affordability of Property Taxes29
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