Abington, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
17,008 Population 1,708/sq mi density
$119,787 Median Income $52,259 per capita
$516,300 Home Value $603,812 Zillow
$1,547 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
232 Violent Crime/100K 1,367 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$119,787 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$516,300 home value, $1,547/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Abington, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$119,787
59% above
$52,259 per capita
Home Value
$516,300
83% above
Zillow: $603,812
Median Rent
$1,547/mo
33% above
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
39% below
1,367/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.8%
18% above
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
11% below
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
159%
Home Value
183%
Rent
133%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
118%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Abington a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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.

Data Overview

People

Population17,008
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,708/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born9.9%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$119,787
Per Capita$52,259
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453

Housing

A
Home Value$516,300
Rent$1,547
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$603,812
Housing Units6,445
Rent Burden29.0%

Crime

F
Violent232/100K
Property1,367/100K

Health

Obesity28.6%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,853/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation161 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.8%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute33 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries38

Did You Know?

The median home in Abington was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 1,878 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.