Andover

Welcome to Andover

Located in Essex County in the northeastern part of Massachusetts, approximately 23 miles north of Boston. Located on the banks of the Merrimack River, Andover is bordered on the north by the cities of Lawrence and Methuen, on the east by the Town of North Andover, on the south by the Towns of North Reading and Wilmington, and on the west by the towns of Tewksbury and Dracut. Andover has approximately 32 square miles of land area and 223 miles of roadways.

Access

Andover is bisected by 2 major highway systems, Routes 93 and 495, and a number of secondary roadways including Routes 28, 133, 114, and 125. Public transportation is available via two commuter rail service stations from Andover to the metropolitan Boston area provided by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, and a regional bus service provided by the Merrimack Valley Transit Authority.

Original Settlement

Andover was originally settled in 1636 under the Native American name of Cochichawicke, a local waterway. The community was incorporated in 1646 as the Town of Andover, named after a town in England where many of its settlers had come from.

Manufacturing

From the earliest days of the town, manufacturing has played a major part in its development. The region's first powder mill was established in 1775; the manufacture of paper began in 1789; and in the early nineteenth century, several woolen mills prospered. While all of these early forms of manufacturing have since moved away, Andover continues to attract major modern industries.

Historic Schools

Andover is known the world over for being the home of one of the oldest and most prestigious independent secondary "prep" schools in the U.S. - Phillips Academy. Founded in 1770 by Samuel Phillips, the school today has an enrollment of approximately 1,100 students. Phillips Academy alumni include such notables as former President George Bush, pediatrician Dr. Benjamin Spock, former Yale President and baseball Commissioner A. Bartlett Giamatti, and former Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, Oliver Wendall Holmes Jr.

The patriotic song America was written in 1831 by Samuel Francis Smith while attending the Andover Theological Seminary. Andover is often referred to as the "Home of America."

Charter

Andover is known for its forward-thinking government, committed to quality, responsiveness, and service. The Town's governing charter was enacted by the Legislature in 1956, and amended in 1974. The Charter authorizes an open town meeting-board of selectmen-town manager form of government.

The Town is overseen by an elected 5-member Board of Selectmen and is administered by an appointed professional Town Manager, who also oversees approximately 20 departments and divisions. Andover's public schools are overseen by an elected 5-member School Committee, and administered by an appointed professional Superintendent.

There are also various appointed boards and committees which have specific responsibilities concerning various aspects of town governance. Town Meeting, which is generally unique to New England, serves as Andover's legislative body. It offers all registered voters of the community the opportunity to participate in the major decisions of the Town. Town Meeting is facilitated by an elected Town Moderator, who is also responsible for appointing a nine-member Finance Committee, which in turn is responsible for advising Town Meeting on all matters brought before it.

Services

The Town of Andover provides a full array of high-quality services to the general public, including:

Elder, youth, and veterans services

A full-service library

Full-time police and fire protection

Public health and natural resource protection

Schools for grades kindergarten through 12 (1 early childhood, 5 elementary, 3 middle, 1 senior high, and 1 reg. voc. tech. high)

Solid waste disposal and recycling

Street maintenance and snow removal

Various parks, playgrounds, conservation lands, and recreational programs

Around Andover, MA

There's plenty to do around Andover, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

10

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

27

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including East Street Farm, Evolutions Fitness, and Btone Fitness Andover.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the East Street Farm page on Yelp Search 460 East St on Google Maps	Dining	3.43 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Evolutions Fitness page on Yelp Search 1830 Main St on Google Maps	Active	4.25 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Btone Fitness Andover page on Yelp Search 27 Main St on Google Maps	Active	1.41 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the CrossFit Ares page on Yelp Search 10 Upton Dr on Google Maps	Active	3.9 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Look Salon page on Yelp Search 69 Park St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.61 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hair Cuts Etc page on Yelp Search 265 Merrimack St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.93 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Dovetail Apothecary of Beauty page on Yelp Search 46 Main St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.44 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Stephanie Cogliano Laser and Electrology Associ... page on Yelp Search 280 Main St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.38 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Andover, MA

Population Households Employment

Andover has 13,235 households, with an average household size of 2.63. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Andover do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 35,600 people call Andover home. The population density is 1,166.39 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

35,600

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

43.4

Median Age

48.42 / 51.58%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

13,235

Total Households

2.63

Average Household Size

$73,795

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

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Welcome to Andover

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Original Settlement

Manufacturing

Historic Schools

Charter

Services

Overview for Andover, MA

35,600

43.4 years

High

$73,795

Around Andover, MA

10

Car-Dependent

27

Somewhat Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Andover, MA

35,600

High

43.4

48.42 / 51.58%

13,235

2.63

$73,795

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