Community Profile

Why Andover?

The City of Andover is one of the fastest growing cities in the State of Kansas. Bordering the western edge of the City of Wichita, Andover residents enjoy the perks of a small city lifestyle with the amenities of a big city just right next door. Andover residents, due to an excellent school system, exceptional amenities, and unparalleled services, enjoy the highest quality of life of any resident in South Central Kansas. 

What's it like to live in the City of Andover? 

• 16% lower cost of living than the U.S. average
• 21.9 minute average commute to work
• 15 minutes to Santa Fe Lake & 30 minutes to El Dorado Lake
• 20 minutes to Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)
• Access to world-class retail and restaurants

Housing

With over 4,000 housing units in the City of Andover, there are plenty of options for residents. 

Renters	Mid-Range Housing	High-End Housing
Median gross rent: $1,304	Median home value: $201,000	$1-5 million
The city has a wide range of apartments and townhomes for renters.	Most homes are in the $175,000 to $450,000 price range.	Higher-end custom-made homes are typically in the range of $1-5 million.

Education 

Andover Public Schools (USD 385) is one of the best districts in the state. All buildings have numerous Standards of Excellence awards and all schools meet or exceed state minimum standards for student performance. Niche, a popular community review website, gives the Andover Unified School District an overall grade of A-, with an A in the categories for teachers, college prep, and health and safety. Some notable elements of the Andover school system include:

• Andover eCademy (K-12th) offers fully accredited virtual and blended education opportunities
• Andover Center for Advanced Professional Studies (11th-12th) offers unmatched career and professional skill experience by partnering with local businesses on real projects. 
• Niche ranked Andover USD the #11 Best School District in Kansas
  

Andover is also home to the largest branch of Butler Community College. With Andover's close proximity to the City of Wichita, there are many post-secondary education opportunities available, including Wichita State University, The University of Kansas School of Medicine, Friends University, Newman University, and WSU Tech. 

Parks & Recreation

The City of Andover has many opportunities for youth and adult recreation, guided or otherwise. Plus, the beautiful parks and trails offer activities for all ages. 

The City is also home to a municipal golf course located just west of US-54/Kellogg & Andover Rd.

In addition to City programs and services, a 115,000 square foot, full-service YMCA facility is located in the City. This includes an outdoor aquatic park and child care facility. 

Healthcare

Andover is home to Kansas Medical Center, a full-service, state-of-the-art, private general hospital with a full range of services including an emergency room. There are also many private practices, denal offices, and a MedExpress urgent care facility. 

Additionally, the City of Andover is within 30 miles of the most sophisticated care in the state through HCA Wesley Medical Center, Via Christi-St. France Regional Medical Center, and Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital.

Public Safety

The City of Andover is a safe place to call home. In 2019, the City was recognized as the 4th safest city in the State of Kansas by safehome.org. 

The Andover Police Department has 26 sworn officers and operates the city's 911 communications center. Here in the City of Andover, you can even text 911 in an emergency! 

In 2016, the ISO fire rating for the City of Andover was upgraded to an excellent score of three. This puts the department in the top 12% in the state. 

Data from U.S. Census Bureau; Niche; SafeHome; & Sperling's Best Places