Living in Andover, CT
Andover is a Tolland County town of about 15 square miles crossed by U.S. Route 6, with a historic center, the Hop River State Park Trail and Andover Lake.
Andover at a glance
- Median sale price
- $461,500+11.1% vs last year 24 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 31.58 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$10,200 median-priced home
- Population
- 3,177 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 15.5 sq mi 206 per sq mi
What it is like in Andover
Andover is in Tolland County and borders Coventry, Bolton, Columbia and Hebron. The facts on file give a land area of 15.45 square miles and a population of 3,177. Streams include the Hop River, Burnap Brook, the Skungamaug River and Straddle Brook, and Andover Lake is in the southeastern corner.
The town was incorporated on May 18, 1848, from parts of Hebron and Coventry. Andover Center Historic District and White's Tavern are on the National Register of Historic Places, and the tavern hosted Rochambeau and other French officers during the American Revolution.
The Hop River State Park Trail is a rail trail with connections to local roads, and part of Nathan Hale State Forest is reached from Andover. Other sites from the town facts include Andover Veterans Monument Park on Monument Lane, Doris Chamberlain Pond Nature Preserve, Skinner Hill Preserve and Bishop Swamp Wildlife Management Area.
The Museum of Andover History occupies the 1893 Old Town Hall on Monument Lane. Andover Pizza & Pasta on Route 6 is the place to eat that was confirmed for this guide.
Getting around from Andover
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 28 min | 20 |
| New Haven | 71 min | 56 |
| Stamford | 123 min | 94 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 177 min | 129 |
| Boston | 125 min | 96 |
| Providence | 76 min | 56 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 48 min | 32 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
U.S. Route 6 runs northwest to southeast through the center of town toward Bolton and Hartford in one direction and Willimantic and Providence in the other. Route 316 begins at Route 6 in the town center and runs south into Hebron, and Route 87 begins on the east side and runs into Columbia. The facts on file list no rail station for Andover.
By car, Hartford is 28 minutes (20 miles), Bradley Airport 48 minutes (32 miles), New Haven 71 minutes, Providence 76 minutes, Boston 125 minutes and Midtown Manhattan 177 minutes (129 miles).
Schools in Andover
1 public school in Andover School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Andover
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For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Andover School District on the state's EdSight site.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. We do not rate or rank schools.
Eat, drink and explore in Andover
Open Andover in Google Maps →Eat and drink 1
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Restaurant and bar on Route 6 serving pizza, pasta, Italian dishes and seafood, with live music.
Things to do and see 1
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Local history museum in the 1893 Old Town Hall with photographs, maps and documents tracing Andover since 1600.
Parks, preserves and trails 21
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Parks and open space © OpenStreetMap contributors. Places to eat and visit last checked October 2026. These are not paid placements; they are simply our selection. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.
Andover housing market
Over the last 12 months, 24 homes sold in Andover with a median sale price of $461,500 and a median of 9 days on market. There are 4 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $255 per square foot. The typical home sold for 103% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 11.1% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2 months.
Andover's town-wide property tax rate is 31.58 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $10,200 a year. Special taxing districts, such as fire districts, can add to this, and a home's actual assessment may differ from its sale price.
Source: SmartMLS, residential sales (single-family, condo and multi-family); mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. Updated November 10, 2026.
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Questions about Andover
What is the median home price in Andover, CT?
The median sale price in Andover is $461,500, based on 24 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Andover, CT?
Andover's town-wide property tax rate is 31.58 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $10,200 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Andover, CT from Hartford?
Andover is about 20 miles and a 28-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Andover, CT from New York City?
Andover is about 129 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 177-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Andover, CT?
Andover has about 3,177 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 15.5 square miles.
How many public schools are in Andover, CT?
Andover has 1 public school in Andover School District. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Andover, CT?
There are 4 homes for sale in Andover right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
How far is Andover from Hartford?
Hartford is 20 miles, about 28 minutes by car.
Which highways serve Andover?
U.S. Route 6 crosses town, with Route 316 and Route 87 branching from it.
Is there a rail trail?
Yes, the Hop River State Park Trail runs through town.
What history can I visit?
The Museum of Andover History in the Old Town Hall, and White's Tavern, which is on the National Register.
Which towns border Andover?
Coventry, Bolton, Columbia and Hebron.
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