At a Glance
Median Income
$119,787
$52,259 per capita
Home Value
$516,300
Zillow: $580,926
Median Rent
$1,547/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
140/100K
930/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.8%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
259 sunny days/yr
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)
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 3.9% (8% 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 $580,926. 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 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 930/100K. The murder rate is 24.3/100K.
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 73°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 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 Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,787
Per Capita$52,259
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453
Housing
A
Home Value$516,300
Rent$1,547
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$580,926
Housing Units6,445
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent140/100K
Property930/100K
Murder24.3/100K
Assault67/100K
Burglary140/100K
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain52.3 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.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 1,878 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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