How many renters in Andover (community), MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.0% (±12.3 points) of renting households in Andover (community), MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.0% (±12.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.7% (±11.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.7% (±4.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Andover (community)
| Share of income spent on rent | Andover (community) | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.2% (±6.1 points) | 10.2% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.9% (±5.4 points) | 9.7% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 25.0% (±11.4 points) | 10.7% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.8% (±8.6 points) | 12.6% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.3% (±5.2 points) | 10.5% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.7% (±11.1 points) | 46.4% | 41.8% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Andover (community) against Essex County, its state and the nation
| Andover (community) | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.0% (±12.3 points) | 56.9% (±1.6 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.7% (±11.1 points) | 46.4% (±1.3 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.7% (±4.2 points) | 33.3% (±0.6 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $71,345 (±$9,858) | $54,672 (±$1,972) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,759 (±$212) | $1,756 (±$23) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Andover (community), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Essex County (56.9%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Essex County, Andover (community) ranks 13 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 131 of 163.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Andover (community)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover (community) | — | 41.0% (±12.3 points) | — |
| North Andover | 2.9 mi | 53.0% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lawrence | 3.2 mi | 60.6% (±3.7 points) | Higher |
| Tewksbury | 5.3 mi | 58.9% (±12.7 points) | Higher |
| North Reading | 6.1 mi | 75.6% (±12.5 points) | Higher |
| Boxford | 6.1 mi | 67.2% (±56.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Methuen | 6.3 mi | 48.4% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmington (community) | 6.4 mi | 60.9% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmington | 6.4 mi | 60.9% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lawrence, MA (60.6%), Tewksbury, MA (58.9%), North Reading, MA (75.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Essex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Nahant (community) | 53.5% (±17.3 points) |
| 8 | Saugus (community) | 53.0% (±11.3 points) |
| 9 | Marblehead (community) | 49.5% (±10.1 points) |
| 10 | Danvers (community) | 48.8% (±8.4 points) |
| 11 | Rowley (community) | 46.3% (±42.9 points) |
| 12 | Topsfield (community) | 42.4% (±48.0 points) |
| 13 | Andover (community) | 41.0% (±12.3 points) |
| 14 | Ipswich (community) | 39.6% (±15.0 points) |
Showing 8 of 14 places in Essex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Andover (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Andover, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Andover (community)
Are renters in Andover (community) rent-burdened?
41.0% of renting households in Andover (community) pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Andover (community) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Andover (community), MA spends 26.7% (±4.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Andover CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Andover CDP, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Andover CDP, Massachusetts
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Andover CDP, Massachusetts (place:01430, in state:25).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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Figures last updated on .
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