Why Live in Andover
Andover features suburban streets like Tranquility Road and Old Creamery Road, with homes set back on lawns and driveways leading to attached garages. The neighborhood showcases a variety of home styles, including split-levels with three or four bedrooms, two-bedroom ranch-style homes, and larger colonials from the 2000s with up to five bedrooms. Residents enjoy two local parks: Sunset Vista Park, ideal for passive recreation, and the larger Andover Borough Park, which offers a playground and athletic facilities. Main Street, also known as U.S. Route 206, is the hub for retail and dining, featuring spots like Andover Diner, Café Pierrot, and Vinny & Son Pizza. Grocery shopping is conveniently located in nearby Newton. Community events are frequent, with highlights including a Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony, community-wide garage sales, and holiday decorating contests. Route 206 provides easy access to commuter paths, with a 90-minute drive to New York City via Interstate 80. Cyclists and hikers can explore the Sussex Branch Trail, and a commuter rail is expected by 2026. Students attend highly rated schools such as Long Pond School for fifth to eighth grade and Newton High, known for its diverse extracurricular activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Andover a good place to live?
Andover is a good place to live. Andover is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Andover has 9 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 44. The average household income is $94,088 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 41.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Andover are home owners, with 40.1% of residents renting and 59.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Andover can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Andover neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Andover?
The median home price in Andover is $405,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $81,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.17%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,980 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $85K a year to afford the median home price in Andover. The average household income in Andover is $94K.
What are the best public schools in Andover?
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Home Trends in Andover, NJ
On average, homes in Andover, NJ sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Andover, NJ over the last 12 months is $405,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$405,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$405,000
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$405,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
