Living in Andover, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Andover · Census data 2020–2024
Andover has 915 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $66,136 (23% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $72,000, the median rent is $689/month.
Andover is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Andover at a glance
- Population
- 915
- Median age
- 43.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $66,136State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $72,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $689/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 76.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Andover a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 83% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 10.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Andover
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Andover the median home value is $72,000, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $689 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $847 a month in housing costs.
Andover median household income
The median household income in Andover is $66,136 and the income per person is $41,307. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Andover: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 487
- Owner-occupied
- 76.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.9%
- Vacant
- 22%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1942
- Average household size
- 2.41
Andover demographics
- Population
- 915
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 380
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Andover ›
Education in Andover
29.6% of adults 25 and older in Andover have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Andover
- Unemployment rate
- 10.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 81%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 85%
Andover vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andover | 915 | $66,136 | $72,000 | $689 |
| Alfred | 4,819 | $40,625 | $170,800 | $899 |
| Wellsville | 4,923 | $55,096 | $91,200 | $713 |
| Stannards | 642 | $74,286 | $124,600 | $650 |
| Scio | 727 | $57,143 | $127,400 | — |
| Almond | 368 | $57,083 | $90,400 | $1,075 |
| Canisteo | 2,085 | $53,558 | $111,000 | $795 |
| Belmont | 955 | $65,313 | $94,600 | $688 |
| Bingham | 664 | $61,875 | $246,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Andover, NY?
The median household income in Andover is $66,136, 23% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Andover?
The median home value in Andover is $72,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Andover?
The median gross rent in Andover is $689 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is Andover, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 83% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.1%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 10.1%.
What is the median age in Andover?
The median age in Andover is 43.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Andover?
The average commute to work in Andover is 23 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Andover?
The unemployment rate in Andover is 10.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Andover?
29.6% of adults in 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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