Moving to Andover, Connecticut

The current estimated population of Andover, Connecticut, is 3,267, with approximately 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable, with a slight increase due to suburban development and its proximity to Hartford.

City Facts

• Year Founded: 1848
• County Affiliated: Tolland County
• Land Area: 15.6 square miles
• Population Density: 209 people per square mile
• Area Code: 860
• Zip Codes: 06232

Geography and Location

Andover, Connecticut, is located in the northeastern part of the state, within Tolland County. It is a small rural town situated about 20 miles east of Hartford, Connecticut’s capital city. The town is surrounded by forests, rivers, and farmland, contributing to its rural, pastoral character. Andover enjoys a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm, humid summers, typical of southern New England. The geography of Andover includes gently rolling hills, streams, and small lakes, such as Andover Lake, which serves as a recreational spot for residents. The Hop River State Park Trail, which runs through the town, provides a popular destination for hiking and biking. Andover’s location along Route 6 and its proximity to larger highways like Interstate 384 make it a convenient rural retreat for those working in Hartford or nearby cities, balancing small-town living with access to urban amenities.

Demographics

Median resident age: 38.0 years
Median household income: $67,452
Median house value: $153,000

Population by Race

Races in Andover:

• White Non-Hispanic (95.7%)
• Hispanic (1.5%)
• American Indian (1.1%)
• Two or more races (1.0%)
• Black (0.9%)
• Other race (0.7%)

Ancestries: Irish (22.2%), English (19.7%), Italian (16.9%), French (14.5%), German (13.2%), Polish (9.2%).

Elevation: 350 feet

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Andover

• High school or higher: 93.4%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 34.0%
• Graduate or professional degree: 10.1%
• Unemployed: 2.2%
• Mean travel time to work: 30.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Andover town

• Never married: 17.8%
• Now married: 67.9%
• Separated: 0.9%
• Widowed: 4.2%
• Divorced: 9.1%

3.6% Foreign born (1.6% Europe, 0.8% Asia, 0.5% North America, 0.4% Latin America).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Andover:

• ROCKVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; ROCKVILLE, CT)
• MANCHESTER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; MANCHESTER, CT)
• WINDHAM COMM MEM HOSP & HATCH HOSP (about 12 miles; WILLIMANTIC, CT)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Andover:

• HARTFORD-BRAINARD (about 20 miles; HARTFORD, CT; Abbreviation: HFD)
• BRADLEY INTL (about 25 miles; WINDSOR LOCKS, CT; Abbreviation: BDL)
• WESTOVER ARB/METROPOLITAN (about 33 miles; SPRINGFIELD/CHICOPEE, MA; Abbreviation: CEF)

Other public-use airports nearest to Andover:

• SALMON RIVER AIRFIELD (about 12 miles; MARLBOROUGH, CT; Abbreviation: 9B8)
• ELLINGTON (about 14 miles; ELLINGTON, CT; Abbreviation: 7B9)
• WINDHAM (about 15 miles; WILLIMANTIC, CT; Abbreviation: IJD)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Andover:

• UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT (about 10 miles; STORRS, CT; Full-time enrollment: 16,952)
• EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY (about 12 miles; WILLIMANTIC, CT; Full-time enrollment: 4,165)
• TRINITY COLLEGE (about 23 miles; HARTFORD, CT; Full-time enrollment: 2,056)
• WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (about 24 miles; MIDDLETOWN, CT; Full-time enrollment: 2,993)
• MANCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 25 miles; MANCHESTER, CT; Full-time enrollment: 2,863)
• UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD (about 27 miles; WEST HARTFORD, CT; Full-time enrollment: 5,557)
• WESTERN NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE (about 29 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,285)

Public primary/middle schools in Andover:

• ANDOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 373; Location: 35 SCHOOL RD.; Grades: PK – 06)
• HOMEBOUND (Location: 35 SCHOOL ROAD; Grades: PK – 12)

Libraries

Library in Andover:

• ANDOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $80,291; Location: 355 ROUTE 6; 15,791 books; 554 audio materials; 574 video materials; 41 serial subscriptions)