The Town FilesAndover, New Hampshire
Town in Merrimack County · population 2,406 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $366,500
- Household income
- $88,514
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 71 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 46.0
Andover is a town of 2,406 people in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $366,500, close to the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks quieter than 94% of New Hampshire towns, better for families than 75% of New Hampshire towns, better for a vacation home than 73% of New Hampshire towns.
How Andover ranks
Percentile among New Hampshire towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Hampshire towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Andover is worth $366,500, close to the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $88,514, which is more affordable than 35% of New Hampshire towns. Median rent is $1,211 a month. 88.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Andover | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $366,500 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $1,211 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $88,514 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 88.4% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 15.3% | — |
Who lives in Andover
| People | Andover | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.0 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.1% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 13.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.7% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.5% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 10.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.4% | — |
| Work from home | 11.7% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 34.2 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.4% | 92.5% |
Weather in Andover
July highs average 81.8°F and January lows 8.8°F. About 45.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 71.1 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 174 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Andover since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 29, 1975.
Severe weather in Merrimack County since 1996
Merrimack County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4516: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3445: Covid-19 |
| January 2, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4355: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| March 19, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4105: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 30, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3360: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Merrimack County
Merrimack County had 77,147 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,857 a year. Unemployment was 1.9% in 2023; in Andover itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Public schools in Andover
1 public school with 192 students, about 10.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Elementary School | K-8 | 192 | 10.1 |
Towns near Andover
- Salisbury, NH4.6 mi · 1,422 people · home $363,400
- Hill, NH5.5 mi · 1,017 people · home $311,700
- Franklin, NH6.1 mi · 8,741 people · home $262,200
- Danbury, NH6.6 mi · 1,250 people · home $240,700
- Wilmot, NH6.6 mi · 1,407 people · home $399,600
- Tilton Northfield, NH9.9 mi · 3,324 people · home $250,000
- New London, NH10.1 mi · 1,266 people · home $481,000
- Sutton, NH10.3 mi · 1,978 people · home $362,600
Andover questions
Is Andover, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Andover scores better for retirees than 55% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 94%. 28.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.0).
How much does a house cost in Andover?
The median owner-occupied home in Andover is valued at $366,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $88,514, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,211 a month.
What is the weather like in Andover?
July highs average 81.8°F and January lows 8.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.5 inches of precipitation a year and 71.1 inches of snow.
Does Andover get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Andover in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)