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Andover, Massachusetts

CDP · Essex County

At a glance

9,451
Population
$726,100
Median home value (all homes)
139% above U.S. median
$1,008,673
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,759/mo
Median rent
30% above U.S. median
$126,563
Median household income
61% above U.S. median
24 min
Average commute
94.8%
Homes with broadband
84.97%
Locations with fiber available
9.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 146 — 46% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing157% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities19% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost11% below
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Massachusetts School of Law Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates94%
College graduates68.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Andover Economic Development
The Planning Division is responsible for ensuring the orderly growth and development of the Town through sound planning practices and through the implementation of the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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