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Essex County

Population in 2010: 8,762. Population change since 2000: +10.9%
Males: 3,999  (45.6%)
Females: 4,763  (54.4%)

Median resident age:  41.7 years
Massachusetts median age:  42.8 years

Zip codes: 01810, 01812, 01899, 05501, 05544.

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Estimated median household income in 2009: $72,850 (it was $60,040 in 2000)
Andover:

$72,850
Massachusetts:

$64,081
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $37,901

Andover CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $455,647 (it was $294,800 in 2000)
Andover:

$455,647
Massachusetts:

$338,500
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $513,604; Detached houses: $565,590; Townhouses or other attached units: $450,816; In 2-unit structures: $464,942; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $247,823; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $246,423; Mobile homes: $36,323

Median gross rent in 2009: $739.

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  • White alone - 7,633 (87.1%)
  • Asian alone - 442 (5.0%)
  • Hispanic - 375 (4.3%)
  • Two or more races - 145 (1.7%)
  • Black alone - 136 (1.6%)
  • Other race alone - 17 (0.2%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 8 (0.09%)
  • American Indian alone - 6 (0.07%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Andover: 137.3 (high, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (21.9%), English (17.6%), Italian (13.1%), German (8.8%), French (6.5%), Polish (4.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1646

Elevation: 180 feet

Land area: 3.70 square miles.

Population density: 2366 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Andover:

  • High school or higher: 91.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 56.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 27.6%
  • Unemployed: 2.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Andover CDP:

  • Never married: 24.2%
  • Now married: 53.0%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 11.5%
  • Divorced: 10.1%

766 residents are foreign born (4.5% Europe, 3.1% Asia, 1.4% North America).

This place:  9.7%
Massachusetts:  12.2%



According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Andover, Massachusetts as of May 25, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Andover to the number of sex offenders is 3,992 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $5,184 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $4,879 (1.1%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lawrence, MA (3.4 miles , pop. 72,043).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (23.3 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (188.6 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: North Andover, MA (1.5 miles ), Lawrence, MA (1.9 miles ), Methuen, MA (2.3 miles ), North Reading, MA (2.3 miles ), Tewksbury, MA (2.4 miles ), Boxford, MA (2.6 miles ), Wilmington, MA (2.6 miles ), .

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 71 buildings, average cost: $209,000
  • 1998: 62 buildings, average cost: $212,300
  • 1999: 49 buildings, average cost: $248,100
  • 2000: 55 buildings, average cost: $283,400
  • 2001: 39 buildings, average cost: $262,200
  • 2002: 44 buildings, average cost: $394,500
  • 2003: 35 buildings, average cost: $318,300
  • 2004: 67 buildings, average cost: $387,600
  • 2005: 60 buildings, average cost: $361,900
  • 2006: 22 buildings, average cost: $477,500
  • 2007: 21 buildings, average cost: $341,500
  • 2008: 14 buildings, average cost: $361,400
  • 2009: 15 buildings, average cost: $377,300
  • 2010: 24 buildings, average cost: $477,600
  • 2011: 22 buildings, average cost: $430,800

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Latitude: 42.66 N, Longitude: 71.14 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +4,957 (+62.7%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 882 (23.2%)

Area codes: 978, 508

Andover household income distribution Andover home values distribution

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 67 (50 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.50
Massachusetts average:

2.52

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Andover, Massachusetts accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

6.8%
Massachusetts:

6.4%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (20%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (15%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Retail trade (12%)
  • Health care and social assistance (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Educational services (24%)
  • Health care and social assistance (22%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Manufacturing (6%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Computer specialists (11%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Top executives (5%)
  • Engineers (5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4%)
  • Computer specialists (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Andover-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Massachusetts state average. It is 11% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/29/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.0 miles away from the Andover place center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/9/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 31.4 miles away from the place center killed 90 people and injured 1228 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Andover-area historical earthquake activity is above Massachusetts state average. It is 68% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 62.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/2/1994 at 11:27:22, a magnitude 3.7 (3.5 LG, 3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 61.8 miles away from Andover center
On 7/22/2003 at 11:41:15, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 6.8 mi) earthquake occurred 57.3 miles away from the city center
On 10/6/1992 at 15:38:04, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 51.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/10/1999 at 10:52:16, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, 3.0 LG, Depth: 1.2 mi) earthquake occurred 15.0 miles away from Andover center
On 10/2/1994 at 14:36:36, a magnitude 3.3 (3.1 LG, 3.3 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 58.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Essex County (27) is a lot greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 10

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 10, Floods: 9, Hurricanes: 4, Floods: 3, Snowstorms: 3, Blizzards: 2, Snows: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Snow: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Water Main Break: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Andover topographic map

Birthplace of: Bill Cunliffe - Composer, Ed Doherty (American football) - Football player and coach, Arthur Sherburne Hardy - Engineer, Brian Darling - Lawyer, John Horne Burns - Novelist, Samuel Osgood - Politician, Ted Coy - Football player and coach, Zak DeOssie - Football player, Evan Hatch - Professional wrestler, Abiel Foster - Politician.

Main business address for: DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORP (SERVICES-COMPUTER INTEGRATED SYSTEMS DESIGN), ENTERASYS NETWORKS INC /DE/ (COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT), NAVISITE INC (SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC), MED DIVERSIFIED INC (SERVICES-HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES), VICOR CORP (ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, NEC).


Hospitals/medical centers near Andover:

  • SAMARITAN HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 126 miles away; TROY, NY)
  • SETON HEALTH SYSTEM-ST MARY'S CAMPUS (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 126 miles away; TROY, NY)
  • ALBANY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 134 miles away; ALBANY, NY)

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Heliports located in Andover:

Amtrak stations near Andover:

  • 9 miles: HAVERHILL (WASHINGTON ST. @ RAILROAD SQUARE) . Services: ticket office.
  • 10 miles: WOBURN (100 ATLANTIC AVE.) . Services: ticket office.

College/University in Andover:

  • Massachusetts School of Law (Full-time enrollment: 374; Location: 500 Federal St Woodland Park; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.mslaw.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Andover:

  • University of Massachusetts-Lowell (about 10 miles; Lowell, MA; Full-time enrollment: 8,432)
  • North Shore Community College (about 10 miles; Danvers, MA; FT enrollment: 3,635)
  • Northern Essex Community College (about 11 miles; Haverhill, MA; FT enrollment: 2,865)
  • Middlesex Community College (about 14 miles; Bedford, MA; FT enrollment: 4,209)
  • Salem State College (about 17 miles; Salem, MA; FT enrollment: 6,236)
  • Endicott College (about 17 miles; Beverly, MA; FT enrollment: 2,250)
  • Tufts University (about 18 miles; Medford, MA; FT enrollment: 9,397)

Public high schools in Andover:

  • ANDOVER HIGH (Students: 1746; Location: 80 SHAWSHEEN ROAD; Grades: 9th grade Enrollment-12th grade Enrollment)
  • GR LAWRENCE REG VOC TECH (Students: 1462; Location: 57 RIVER RD; Grades: 9th grade Enrollment-12th grade Enrollment)

Public elementary/middle schools in Andover:

  • WEST ELEMENTARY (Students: 646; Location: 58 BEACON STREET; Grades: Kindergarten Enrollment-5th grade Enrollment)
  • SOUTH ELEMENTARY (Students: 557; Location: 55 WOBURN STREET; Grades: Kindergarten Enrollment-5th grade Enrollment)
  • DOHERTY MIDDLE (Students: 556; Location: 50 BARTLETT STREET; Grades: 6th grade Enrollment-8th grade Enrollment)
  • HIGH PLAIN ELEMENTARY (Students: 533; Location: 333 HIGH PLAIN ROAD; Grades: Kindergarten Enrollment-5th grade Enrollment)
  • ANDOVER WEST MIDDLE (Students: 508; Location: 70 SHAWSHEEN ROAD; Grades: 6th grade Enrollment-8th grade Enrollment)
  • BANCROFT ELEMENTARY (Students: 461; Location: 15 BANCROFT STREET; Grades: Kindergarten Enrollment-5th grade Enrollment)
  • WOOD HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 394; Location: 11 CROSS STREET; Grades: 6th grade Enrollment-8th grade Enrollment)
  • HENRY C SANBORN ELEM (Students: 355; Location: 90 LOVEJOY ROAD; Grades: Kindergarten Enrollment-5th grade Enrollment)
  • SHAWSHEEN SCHOOL (Students: 242; Location: 18 MAGNOLIA AVE; Grades: Primary Kindergarten Enrollment-2nd grade Enrollment)

Private elementary/middle schools in Andover:

  • ST AUGUSTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 438; Location: 26 CENTRAL ST; Grades: PK - 8)
  • THE PIKE SCHOOL (Students: 436; Location: 34 SUNSET ROCK RD; Grades: PK - 9)
  • ANDOVER SCHOOL OF MONTESSORI (Students: 190; Location: 400 S MAIN ST; Grades: PK - 8)
  • LITTLE SPROUTS CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER (Students: 115; Location: 31 WEBSTER ST; Grades: PK - KG)
  • MELMARK NEW ENGLAND (Students: 108; Location: 461 RIVER RD; Grades: UG - UG)
  • NEXT GENERATION CHILDRENS CENTER (Students: 60; Location: 516 S MAIN ST; Grades: PK - KG)
  • THE KATHY HERWARD CHILD CARE CENTER (Students: 11; Location: 310 LOWELL ST; Grades: KG - KG)
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Library in Andover:

  • MEMORIAL HALL LIBRARY (Operating income: $2,536,991; Location: ELM SQUARE; 177,615 books; 549 e-books; 17,078 audio materials; 9,162 video materials; 16 local licensed databases; 34 state licensed databases; 3 other licensed databases; 532 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Andover: Andover Station (A), Shawsheen Plaza (B), Caroline M Underhill Research Library (C), Andover Fire Department Station 1 Headquarters (D), Andover Historical Society Building (E), Andover Town Hall (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Andover include: Free Christian Church (A), First Church of Christ Scientist (B), Christ Church (C), Andover Baptist Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Augustines Cemetery (1), Spring Grove Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Rabbit Pond (A), Shawsheen River Reservoir (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Hussey Brook (A), Rogers Brook (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Addison Gallery of American Art (Museums; South Main), Jeff's Pinball & Jukebox Manuals (Arcades & Amusements; 6 Pinecrest Road).

Hotels: Andover Marriott Hotel (123 River Road), Comfort Suites Andover (4 Riverside Drive), Merrimax (123 River Road), Courtyard Andover (10 Campanelli Drive), Comfort Suites (4 Riverside Dr), Ramada Rolling Green (311 Lowell St).

Court: Snap Court (191 Chandler).

 
Essex County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 27.8. This is about average.
City:

27.8
U.S.:

32.0
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 2.51. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

2.51
U.S.:

2.43
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 7.47. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 3.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

7.47
U.S.:

9.39
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 27.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

27.7
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 7.91. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 3.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

7.91
U.S.:

9.59
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.199. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.199
U.S.:

0.334
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 13.5. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

13.5
U.S.:

22.1

Drinking water stations with addresses in Andover and their reported violations in the past:

ANDOVER WATER DEPT (Population served: 31709, Surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 4.5%
(3.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 25.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 22.2% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This place:  2.3 people
Massachusetts:  2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  58.6%
Whole state:  57.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  3.0%
Whole state:  5.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Andover, MA


156 people in nursing homes
12 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Andover compared to Massachusetts state average:

Andover, Massachusetts environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.


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Banks with most branches in Andover (2011 data):

  • People's United Bank: Shawsheen Branch, Andover Branch, Andover Branch. Info updated 2012/02/16: Bank assets: $27,319.3 mil, Deposits: $20,835.4 mil, headquarters in Bridgeport, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 374 total offices
  • Sovereign Bank, National Association: Andover Branch at 71 Main Street, branch established on 1995/02/16; North Main Street Branch at 211 North Main Street, branch established on 1977/09/10. Info updated 2012/01/31: Bank assets: $78,146.9 mil, Deposits: $48,042.9 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 718 total offices, Holding Company: Banco Santander, S.A.
  • Enterprise Bank and Trust Company: Andover Branch at 8 & 8 Rear High Street, branch established on 2004/03/15. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $1,488.4 mil, Deposits: $1,333.6 mil, headquarters in Lowell, MA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 20 total offices, Holding Company: Enterprise Bancorp, Inc.
  • RBS Citizens, National Association: Andover Branch at 209 North Main Street, branch established on 2005/03/07. Info updated 2007/09/19: Bank assets: $106,940.6 mil, Deposits: $75,690.2 mil, headquarters in Providence, RI, positive income, 1135 total offices, Holding Company: Uk Financial Investments Limited
  • Bank of America, National Association: Andover Main Branch at 23 Main Street, branch established on 1814/04/01. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • The Savings Bank: Andover Branch at 84 Main Street, branch established on 1997/02/10. Info updated 2009/07/02: Bank assets: $443.8 mil, Deposits: $385.0 mil, headquarters in Wakefield, MA, positive income, 9 total offices
  • TD Bank, National Association: Andover Bank Branch at 61 Main Street, branch established on 1834/04/02. Info updated 2010/10/04: Bank assets: $188,912.6 mil, Deposits: $153,149.8 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, 1314 total offices, Holding Company: Toronto-Dominion Bank, The
  • Northmark Bank: Andover Branch at 69 Park Street, branch established on 2005/05/02. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $305.6 mil, Deposits: $261.3 mil, headquarters in North Andover, MA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3 total offices
  • Eastern Bank: Andover Branch at 60 Main Street, branch established on 2010/08/16. Info updated 2011/03/30: Bank assets: $7,812.9 mil, Deposits: $6,295.8 mil, headquarters in Boston, MA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 94 total offices, Holding Company: Eastern Bank Corporation
  • 2 other banks with 2 local branches

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Andover, Massachusetts:

  • Wyndham Andover Hotel, 123 Old River Rd, Andover, MA 01810 , Phone: (978) 975-3600, Fax: (978) 975-2664
  • Courtyard By Marriott Andover, 10 Campanelli Dr, Andover, MA 01810 , Phone: (978) 794-0700, Fax: (978) 794-9558
  • Andover Inn, Chapel Ave, Andover, MA 01810 , Phone: (978) 475-5903
  • Comfort Suites, 4 Riverside Dr, Andover, MA 01810 , Phone: (978) 475-6000, Fax: (978) 475-6639
  • Staybridge Suites, 4 Tech Dr, Andover, MA 01810 , Phone: (978) 626-2000, Fax: (978) 686-2088
  • Andover Residence Inn By Marriott, 500 Minuteman Rd, Andover, MA 01810 , Phone: (800) 331-3131, Fax: (978) 683-0384
  • Springhill Suites By Marriott, 550 Minuteman Rd, Andover, MA 01810 , Phone: (978) 688-8200, Fax: (978) 688-0078
  • Tage Inn Andover, 131 River Rd, Andover, MA 01810 , Phone: (978) 685-6200, Fax: (978) 794-9626
All 8 fire-safe hotels and motels in Andover, Massachusetts

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Andover travel time to work - commute
Andover mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (61%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (27%)
  • Electricity (9%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


2008 Presidential Election results in Essex County Massachusetts:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Andover (based on Essex County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 64.47%
Here64.5%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchJewishUnited Church of ChristEpiscopal ChurchGreek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Adherents77.8%4.7%3.3%3.0%2.2%
Congregations18.5%7.7%13.0%7.4%1.6%
NameUnited Methodist ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAAssemblies of GodChurch of the NazareneOther
Adherents1.9%1.1%0.7%0.6%4.7%
Congregations8.2%6.3%4.2%1.9%31.2%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 145
Essex County:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
This county:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 144
Essex County:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

2.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 95
Essex County:

1.30 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 557
Here:

7.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.4%
Massachusetts:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Essex County:

23.7%
Massachusetts:

22.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

20.7%
State:

16.5%

5.06% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($54,508 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.06%
Massachusetts average:

6.31%

0.09% of residents moved from foreign countries ($565 average AGI)
Essex County:

0.09%
Massachusetts average:

0.28%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Middlesex County, MA  1.65% ($62,439 average AGI)
from Suffolk County, MA  0.90% ($54,644)
from Rockingham County, NH  0.35% ($42,167)


5.73% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($52,620 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.73%
Massachusetts average:

6.91%

0.08% of residents moved to foreign countries ($831 average AGI)
Essex County:

0.08%
Massachusetts average:

0.11%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Middlesex County, MA  1.26% ($47,527 average AGI)
to Rockingham County, NH  0.72% ($57,207)
to Suffolk County, MA  0.57% ($50,542)

Strongest AM radio stations in Andover:

  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WNNW (800 AM; 1 kW; LAWRENCE, MA; Owner: COSTA-EAGLE RADIO VENTURES, LP)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCEC (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SALEM, NH; Owner: COSTA-EAGLE RADIO VENTURES LTD PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRCA (1330 AM; 25 kW; WALTHAM, MA; Owner: WRCA LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCAP (980 AM; 5 kW; LOWELL, MA; Owner: NORTHEAST RADIO, INC.)
  • WDER (1320 AM; 10 kW; DERRY, NH; Owner: BLOUNT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. OF NH)
  • WAMG (890 AM; 25 kW; DEDHAM, MA; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF DEDHAM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WEZE (590 AM; 5 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: NEW ENGLAND CONTINENTAL MEDIA, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Andover:

  • WKLB-FM (99.5 FM; LOWELL, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • W227AM (93.3 FM; ANDOVER, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WPAA (91.7 FM; ANDOVER, MA; Owner: TRUSTEES OF PHILLIPS ACADEMY)
  • WXRV (92.5 FM; HAVERHILL, MA; Owner: BEANPOT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQSX (93.7 FM; LAWRENCE, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WXKS-FM (107.9 FM; MEDFORD, MA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WMJX (106.7 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WBMX (98.5 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WJMN (94.5 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCRB (102.5 FM; WALTHAM, MA; Owner: CHARLES RIVER BROADCASTING WCRB LICE)
  • WTKK (96.9 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WHOB (106.3 FM; NASHUA, NH; Owner: TELE-MEDIA COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, L.L.C.)
  • WROR-FM (105.7 FM; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WBOS (92.9 FM; BROOKLINE, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WGBH (89.7 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WBUR-FM (90.9 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY)
  • WBCN (104.1 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: HEMISPHERE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WZLX (100.7 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF BOSTON)
  • W267AI (101.3 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: MCC BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WODS (103.3 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Andover:

  • WFXZ-CA (Channel 24; BOSTON, MA; Owner: BOSTON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCVB-TV (Channel 5; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WCVB HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WGBH-TV (Channel 2; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WHDH-TV (Channel 7; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WHDH-TV)
  • WMFP (Channel 62; LAWRENCE, MA; Owner: WSAH LICENSE, INC.)
  • WBZ-TV (Channel 4; BOSTON, MA; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WGBX-TV (Channel 44; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WSBK-TV (Channel 38; BOSTON, MA; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WLVI-TV (Channel 56; CAMBRIDGE, MA; Owner: WLVI, INC.)
  • WBPX (Channel 68; BOSTON, MA; Owner: PAXSON BOSTON-68 LICENSE, INC.)
  • WFXT (Channel 25; BOSTON, MA; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)
  • WUTF (Channel 66; MARLBOROUGH, MA; Owner: TELEFUTURA BOSTON LLC)
  • WNDS (Channel 50; DERRY, NH; Owner: CTV OF DERRY, INC)
  • WTMU-LP (Channel 32; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ZGS BOSTON, INC.)
  • WCEA-LP (Channel 58; BOSTON, MA; Owner: CHANNEL 19 TV CORPORATION)
  • WHDN-LP (Channel 26; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GUENTER MARKSTEINER)
  • W40BO (Channel 40; BOSTON, MA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LPTV, INC.)
  • WUNI (Channel 27; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WMEA-TV (Channel 26; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WWDP (Channel 46; NORWELL, MA; Owner: NORWELL TELEVISION, LLC)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Andover, Massachusetts:
  • Fatal accident count: 129
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 205
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 38
  • Fatalities: 140
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 344
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 15
Massachusetts average:
  • Fatal accident count: 92
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 128
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 30
  • Fatalities: 99
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 211
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 11

See more detailed statistics of Andover fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 45 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Andover)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Andover, MA)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 153 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Andover)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 22 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Andover)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full and 3 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED13$313,75869$315,866347$297,48919$162,0211$90,00012$217,629
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$698,3202$367,65022$319,8561$49,3800$01$192,030
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$234,6105$352,79440$316,2015$118,5880$02$186,755
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN3$382,7206$355,27338$281,1363$306,6630$01$193,510
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$01$490,57011$317,0770$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 2541.00 , 2542.00, 2543.01, 2544.01

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full and 3 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED10$316,0003$377,240
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED4$279,4252$196,835
APPLICATIONS DENIED3$263,4833$294,440
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$02$155,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 2541.00 , 2542.00, 2543.01, 2544.01

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 133
  • Hazardous Condition: 205
  • Service Call: 12
  • Good Intent Call: 15

Incident types - Andover


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Andover, MA

Most common first names in Andover, MA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary30283.3 years
John21876.0 years
William15574.4 years
Joseph12976.8 years
Margaret12683.7 years
Helen12583.0 years
Robert12373.3 years
James12076.2 years
George11474.9 years
Alice9882.3 years
Most common last names in Andover, MA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith4178.8 years
Sullivan4178.3 years
Murphy3383.5 years
Mccarthy3182.4 years
Anderson2779.5 years
White2579.0 years
Sweeney2380.1 years
Johnson2179.2 years
Brown2179.3 years
Lynch2078.4 years
Businesses in Andover, MA
NameCountNameCount
CVS1McDonald's1
Decora Cabinetry2Nike1
Domino's Pizza1RadioShack1
Dunkin Donuts4Rite Aid1
FedEx6SAS Shoes1
H&R Block1Starbucks1
Holiday Inn1T-Mobile1
La Quinta1UPS9
Marriott3Whole Foods Market1
Marshalls1YMCA1
MasterBrand Cabinets3
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Yao-Ling Qiu (45)
  • Andrew L. Schirmer (34)
  • Bon-Woong Koo (22)
  • Sashikumar Venkataraman (21)
  • Yu Li (19)
  • Kuntal Chowdhury (19)
  • Peter Traneus Anderson (18)
  • Jean-Christophe Harmange (18)
  • Robert T. Carroll (18)
  • Baorui Ren (17)

Total of 1527 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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