Andover is a medium-sized town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 36,363 people and seven associated neighborhoods, Andover is the 46th largest community in Massachusetts.

Andover home prices are not only among the most expensive in Massachusetts, but Andover real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Andover has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Andover telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 25.82% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Andover is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Andover’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

One downside of living in Andover is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Andover, the average commute to work is 30.29 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Andover. 75.58% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Andover in 2018 was $79,504, which is wealthy relative to Massachusetts and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $318,016 for a family of four.

Andover is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Andover home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Andover residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Andover include Irish, Italian, English, German, and Polish.

Andover also has a high percentage of its population that was born in another country: 16.38%.

The most common language spoken in Andover is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Chinese.