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Andover, NY


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Andover, New York

Andover, New York, in Allegany county, is 69 miles S of Rochester, New York (center to center) and 74 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. As of the year 2000 census, 1,073 people lived in Andover.

The People and Families of Andover

In Andover, about 59% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Andover without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Andover had a median family income of $38,125. In Andover, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Andover residents donated more money ($250) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the village.

Andover Housing

An estimated 73% of living spaces in Andover are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The village housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. In general, Andover offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the village compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Andover, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyAndover Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Andover Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Andover, NY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men63
Senior Citizens67
Well-Paid Single Women62
Age of the Population55
Racial Diversity53
Female Share of the Population54

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults73
People Above Poverty53
Median Family Income42
People in Middle Class or Better42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use83
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Affordability of Property Taxes310
Housing Recently Built13
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