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Andover, New Jersey

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. As of the year 2000 census, 658 people lived in Andover.

The People and Families of Andover

In Andover, about 51% of adults are married.

Andover is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Andover Housing

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.

Commuting

In Andover, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyAndover People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyAndover Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyAndover Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Andover Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Andover Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Andover, NJ

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women108
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity83
Age of the Population66
Senior Citizens22
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size63
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty109
Median Family Income106
College Educated Adults84

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use82
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work32
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
People Living Alone79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Affordability of Rents16
Affordability of Property Taxes19
Housing Recently Built11
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