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North Andover, Massachusetts

town · Essex County

At a glance

31,490
Population
$732,900
Median home value (all homes)
142% above U.S. median
$819,281
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,223/mo
Median rent
65% above U.S. median
$140,670
Median household income
79% above U.S. median
31.8 min
Average commute
94.8%
Homes with broadband
3.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 147 — 47% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing159% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities32% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost18% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates96.5%
College graduates61.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city North Andover Economic Development
The Community and Economic Development Division (CEDD) institutes and oversees programs and policies, consistent with the vision of the Town’s Master Plan, that improve the quality of life for North Andover residents and promote business development and economic growth. Access 'Choose North Andover' - the Town's economic development website, which provides information about North Andover and why it is the ideal place in which to live, work, and play.
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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