Apartments for rent in Andover, MA

Andover, Massachusetts is a small town with approximately 9,000 residents. Young adults (15-24) will feel right at home, as they make up an above-average 20% of the community, while young professionals figure less prominently in the demographics. At an average age of just over 39, the town's population skews younger than most cities in Massachusetts. The majority of residents own their homes in Andover, and 34% of residents rent. At $1,167 a month, the average rent is roughly the same as the state average.

With an average commute time of about 35 minutes, longer than most cities in Massachusetts, Andover residents know that it takes some patience getting to work. Driving is the most common means of commuting to work, selected by 37% of commuters, while public transportation isn't used much. Walking (4%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number surpasses the national average.

Andover has a large number of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 20% have earned a Master's or a Doctorate. Furthermore, 21% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. Andover residents have a plethora of industries from which to choose, the most common four of which are education, manufacturing, healthcare, and scientific. Combined, these industries account for 30% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in management, making it the top field in the town. Andover workers take home an average annual income of around $113,000, more than the state average. The town's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).