2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Andover, MA vs Ipswich, MA

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Are people in Ipswich older or younger than people in Andover?
- The Median Age in Ipswich is 5.8 years older than in Andover.

Are housing costs cheaper in Ipswich or Andover?
- Ipswich housing costs are 11.2% less expensive than Andover housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Ipswich or Andover?
- The average commute for residents of Ipswich is 3.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Andover.

Things to do in Andover?
Andover, Massachusetts lies within Essex County providing its citizens access to top rated schools such as Doherty Middle School while also having shopping options near Northshore Mall as well as multiple food spots including Pho' Broad

Things to do in Ipswich?
Ipswich MA is an old seaside village northeast of Boston known for its scenic beaches like Crane Beach where visitors can play volleyball, explore tide pools or build sand castles all while surrounded by historic houses standing since 1800’s when exploring downtown Ipswich which also contains churches built before 1638.

 Andover, MAIpswich, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,740329,725,481
 Median Income$155,252  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock48.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$802,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.27  Unlock26.38
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