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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 34.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 9.9 sq mi (25.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,708/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1158°N, 70.9566°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Essex County County |
| Nearest Airport | General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 82.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0421 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.1 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 5.1 in |
Abington has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (3.2").