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Andover, New Jersey, in Sussex county, is 18 miles NW of Parsippany, New Jersey (center to center) and 34 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is included in the Newark metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 658 people lived in Andover.
In Andover, about 51% of adults are married.
Andover is noted for its large share of males.
In 2000, Andover had a median family income of $69,688. The bulk of the population of Andover is doing well, with money to spend. The town doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line.
Andover residents donated more money ($1,300) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.
An estimated 58% of living spaces in Andover are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Andover, with the choice of small rental properties there. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the town compared to other places in the state.
In Andover, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Andover strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
Comparing Andover to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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