Living in North Andover, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Andover · Census data 2020–2024
North Andover has 31,490 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $140,670 (35% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $732,900, the median rent is $2,223/month.
North Andover at a glance
- Population
- 31,490
- Median age
- 39.6State: 40
- Median household income
- $140,670State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $732,900State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,223/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 69.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is North Andover a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
Cons: Home values 30% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Andover
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Andover the median home value is $732,900, 120% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,223 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,263 a month in housing costs.
North Andover median household income
The median household income in North Andover is $140,670 and the income per person is $66,661. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in North Andover: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,115
- Owner-occupied
- 69.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.2%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.63
North Andover demographics
- Population
- 31,490
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 11,546
- Foreign-born
- 12.3%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Andover ›
Education in North Andover
61.1% of adults 25 and older in North Andover have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 27.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Andover
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Drive alone
- 68%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
North Andover vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Andover | 31,490 | $140,670 | $732,900 | $2,223 |
| Boxford | 8,208 | $200,871 | $907,000 | $776 |
| Lawrence | 88,736 | $60,433 | $415,200 | $1,662 |
| Andover | 36,652 | $172,606 | $855,600 | $2,201 |
| Middleton | 9,816 | $167,402 | $742,700 | $1,407 |
| Methuen | 53,475 | $113,310 | $499,700 | $1,749 |
| Georgetown | 8,474 | $151,595 | $651,200 | $2,223 |
| North Reading | 15,765 | $147,768 | $710,500 | $2,259 |
| Groveland | 6,777 | $141,487 | $610,900 | $1,825 |
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What is the median household income in North Andover, MA?
The median household income in North Andover is $140,670, 35% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Andover?
The median home value in North Andover is $732,900, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in North Andover?
The median gross rent in North Andover is $2,223 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is North Andover, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: home values 30% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in North Andover?
The median age in North Andover is 39.6 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in North Andover?
The average commute to work in North Andover is 32 minutes; 20.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Andover?
The unemployment rate in North Andover is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Andover?
61.1% of adults in North Andover have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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