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 borough’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 ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
In Andover, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 34.88 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.
The citizens of Andover are among the most well-educated in the nation: 41.75% of adults in Andover have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Andover in 2018 was $37,282, which is low income relative to New Jersey, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $149,128 for a family of four. However, Andover contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Andover is a somewhat ethnically-diverse borough. 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. Important ancestries of people in Andover include Irish, German, Italian, Egyptian, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Andover is English. Other important languages spoken here include Arabic and Portuguese.
