Abington, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County
Abington, MA
At a Glance
How Abington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Abington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Abington a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Abington residents earn a median household income of $119,787 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,259. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,628 business establishments, including 1,878 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Abington is $516,300 , 83% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $603,812. Median rent is $1,547/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Abington reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,367/100K.
Education
39.8% of adults in Abington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% above the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Abington has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.