Andover, Massachusetts
Andover is a community of 9,451 people in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Why visit Andover
Townapedia lists 83 museums and landmarks, 65 parks and trails, 36 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include J. Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts, Addison Gallery of American Art, Abbot-Battles House and Campagnone Common.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Andover
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Andover
Andover is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Andover in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 8,762 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Andover (CDP), Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
J. Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts
Cinema and theater · 0.7 mi
100 Shawsheen Road, Andover
Museums and landmarks83
Addison Gallery of American Art
Museum · 0.7 mi
Art museum in Andover, Massachusetts
3 Chapel Avenue, Andover
Mo,PH off; Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 13:00-17:00
Abbot-Battles House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
United States historic place
Abbot-Stinson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in Andover, Massachusetts
Abiel Pearson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Andover, Massachusetts
Abiel Stevens House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
House in North Andover, Massachusetts
Academy Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Andover, Massachusetts
American Woolen Company Townhouses
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
United States historic place
American Woolen Mill Housing District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Lawrence, Massachusetts
Andover National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Bank building in Andover, Massachusetts
Andover Village Industrial District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Andover, Massachusetts
Arden
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
House in Andover, Massachusetts
Asa and Sylvester Abbot House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
House in Andover, Massachusetts
71 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds65
Campagnone Common
Park · 3.8 mi
Park in Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States
53 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes36
34 Park
Restaurant · Italian
34 Park Street, Andover
Mo-We 16:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:30-21:30; Su 12:00-20:00
Akita Ramen
Restaurant · Ramen · 0.6 mi
209 North Main Street, Andover
Mo-Fr 11:30-15:00,16:30-21:00; Sa 12:00-15:00,16:30-21:30; Su...
Bueno Malo
Restaurant · Mexican
93 Main Street, Andover
Mo,Su off; Tu-We,Sa 16:00-21:00; Th-Fr 11:30-14:30,16:00-21:00
Elm Square Oyster Co.
Restaurant · Seafood
2 Elm Square, Andover
Mo,Su off; Tu-Fr 17:00-23:00; Sa 16:00-23:00
Grassfields
Restaurant · Steak House · 0.6 mi
207 North Main Street, Andover
Mo-Th,Su 11:15-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:15-22:00
Karma
Restaurant · Asian · 0.6 mi
209 North Main Street, Andover
Mo-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:30; Su 12:00-21:30
b.good
Restaurant · Burger · 1.5 mi
99 Turnpike Street, North Andover
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Oak and Iron Brewing Co.
Bar and pub
18 Red Spring Road, Andover
Mo-We off; Th-Fr 16:00-20:30; Sa 13:00-20:30; Su 13:00-18:00
Thyme Japanese Cuisine
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
97 Turnpike Street, North Andover
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:30
24 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship17
Grace Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
South Church
Church · United Church Of Christ
41 Central Street, Andover
Collegiate Church of Christ the Teacher
Church · Catholic · 1.4 mi
100 Aherne Avenue
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries58
Healthcare4
Map of Andover
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 20°F | 4.2 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 21°F | 3.8 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 30°F | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 40°F | 4.2 in |
| May | 68°F | 50°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 59°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 65°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 64°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 56°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 44°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 35°F | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 26°F | 4.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lawrence Hcn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Essex County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-07-19: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2018-06-25: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2015-04-13: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Lawrence 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Methuen 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Wilmington 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Boxford 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Lowell 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Reading 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Haverhill 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Lynnfield 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Topsfield 10 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Burlington 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Looking north on Main St, Andover MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Andover Town Hall, Fletcher6, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Andover station building from the southeast, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Andover station building from the northeast, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Andover station building from the south, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Andover station 1908 postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Andover station building from Essex Street, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Andover station from Pearson Street, March 2016, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Inbound train at Andover station, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Second track construction in Andover, March 2016, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Amtrak 203 passing through Andover, March 2016, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Second track construction at Andover, April 2015, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Amtrak 90220 in Andover, March 2016, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MBTA train at Andover, March 2016, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MBTA 1818 at Andover station, September 2016, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Little Free Library, Andover MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Andover freight house, April 2015, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Daytime freight at Andover station, December 2016, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pan Am 337 at Andover station, September 2016, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MBTA 1823 and Pan Am 337 at Andover station, September 2016, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Andover freight house, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Andover Theological Seminary Elm Arch 1825, Phillips Academy, Claude Fuess, Public domain
- Archaeology Building Andover, Phillips Academy, Claude Fuess, Public domain
- Bartlet Chapel Andover, Phillips Academy, Claude Fuess, Public domain
- AndoverMA MemorialHallLibrary, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Phillips Academy, Andover, MA - Addison Gallery of American Art, Daderot, Public domain
- Grace Episcopal Church, Lawrence MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AndoverMA WoodridgeHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NorthAndoverMA ColJohnOsgoodHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Building on Red Spring Road, Andover MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- AndoverMA BallardvaleMillPond, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NorthAndoverMA KittredgeMansion, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AndoverMA RussellHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Barnard Block, Andover MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- AndoverMA WilliamFosterHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gleason Building, Lawrence, MA, EraserGirl, CC BY 2.0
- AndoverMA HoltCummingsDavisHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AndoverMA ChandlerHiddenHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Third Railroad Station, Andover MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Blakeley Building, Lawrence, MA, EraserGirl, CC BY 2.0
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