The Town FilesAndover, Ohio
Village in Ashtabula County · population 972 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $128,400
- Household income
- $47,941
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 90 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 55.4
Andover is a village of 972 people in Ashtabula County, Ohio. The median home is worth $128,400, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for a vacation home than 97% of Ohio towns, quieter than 84% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 77% of Ohio towns.
How Andover ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Andover is worth $128,400, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $47,941, which is more affordable than 48% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $667 a month. 57.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Andover | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $128,400 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $667 | $914 |
| Median household income | $47,941 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 57.4% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1950 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Andover
| People | Andover | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.4 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 31.6% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.5% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.5% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 11.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 24.0 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.5% | 90.9% |
Weather in Andover
July highs average 80.6°F and January lows 16.5°F. About 46.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 89.9 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 142 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Andover since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 31, 1985 about 9.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 30 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 5, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 26, 2011.
Severe weather in Ashtabula County since 1996
Ashtabula County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| January 3, 2013 | Hurricane | DR-4098: Severe Storms And Flooding Due To The Remnants Of Hurricane Sandy |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Ashtabula County
Ashtabula County had 29,406 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,141 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Andover itself the ACS puts it at 7.2%.
Public schools in Andover
3 public schools with 1,072 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pymatuning Valley Primary Elementary School | PK-4 | 455 | 21.7 |
| Pymatuning Valley Middle School | 5-8 | 309 | 14.0 |
| Pymatuning Valley High School | 9-12 | 308 | 12.3 |
Towns near Andover
- Pymatuning Central, PA4.8 mi · 2,054 people · home $119,400
- North Shenango, PA5.1 mi · 1,272 people · home $119,000
- South Shenango, PA7.9 mi · 1,831 people · home $127,700
- Linesville, PA8.3 mi · 962 people · home $108,100
- Conneaut, PA8.6 mi · 1,332 people · home $155,300
- West Fallowfield, PA10.6 mi · 577 people · home $122,500
- Kinsman Center, OH10.6 mi · 574 people · home $118,100
- Jamestown, PA10.8 mi · 582 people · home $87,600
Andover questions
Is Andover, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Andover scores better for retirees than 33% of Ohio towns and quieter than 84%. 31.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 55.4).
How much does a house cost in Andover?
The median owner-occupied home in Andover is valued at $128,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,941, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $667 a month.
What is the weather like in Andover?
July highs average 80.6°F and January lows 16.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.9 inches of precipitation a year and 89.9 inches of snow.
Does Andover get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Andover since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 31, 1985. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)