Andover
- Suburb of Boston, MA
Suburb
Andover
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of Boston, MA
- Rating 4.16 out of 5 82 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade B+
- Housinggrade B
- Nightlifegrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$664,500
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,771
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Andover Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault18.8national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape0national 40.7
- Robbery0national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary99.4national 500.1
- Theft392.3national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft19.2national 284
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Working in Andover
Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$155,252
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Andover
Top Private Schools Near Andover
- grade A+
Phillips Academy Andover
- Rating 4.43 out of 5 163 reviews
- grade A+
Brooks School
- Rating 4.23 out of 5 52 reviews
- grade A+
St. John's Prep
- Rating 4.49 out of 5 146 reviews
- grade A+
Academy of Notre Dame - Upper School
- Rating 3.72 out of 5 67 reviews
- grade A
Bradford Christian Academy
- Rating 4.39 out of 5 51 reviews
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Andover Reviews
Rating 4.16 out of 5 82 reviews
I moved to Andover when I was starting my last year of elementary school, which was 5th grade. I used to live in the town over, and my family and I knew practically everyone there. Here in Andover, that isn't the case. To me, it feels difficult to get to know people here because I see people believing their status in this town is one of the most important things. There are a lot of good people here that I am happy to know, but I also never really felt like I belong in this town. There is not much diversity in my opinion, which isn't necessarily the town's fault, and I feel that if you have not been here since kindergarten, it is difficult to join new friend groups. However, the school system in Andover is great. You really learn a lot at all the schools, and I feel they do help you get ready for college. There is also a lot of school spirit, which I find important. Overall, the schooling aspect of the town is great, but I wish the social part was a bit better, adults and kids alike.
I moved to Andover in the summer of 2018 as a middle schooler and my transition was amazing. I always thought of myself as outgoing but anxious and easily made friends in the school system, the teachers were so welcoming and helpful in my transition. Andover High school is an amazing athletic and academic public school, i've had great experiences in school and in extracurriculars. The teachers are supportive yet challenging, student body is accepting and kind, and the all around feeling in town is so welcoming. The livelihood of downtown andover is filled with students from the surrounding middle and elementary school, dog walkers, and full of families of all ages bustling around. From my experience, I would totally recommend moving to Andover, the community is an awesome thing to be apart of.
Personally, I liked the vibrant community, and really loved to interact with everyone from different neighborhoods and areas around Andover. Everyone was so friendly and easy to talk to and recognize elsewhere. I feel that Andover is a very supportive community for all ages.