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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
$580,926 Zillow
$1,547
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
140
Violent Crime/100K
930 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$119,787 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$516,300 home value, $1,547/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$516,300
83% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,547/mo
33% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
74.2%
13% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
6,445
Median year built: 1966
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$516,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$580,926
Median Sale Price
$500,000
Median List Price
$559,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
74.2%
Owner-Occupied
25.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent:
$1,547/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,448/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
35 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
7.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$345
Active Inventory
13
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1966
Average age of housing stock: 60 years
Homeownership Rate
74.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $516,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $580,926 |
| Median Sale Price | $500,000 |
| Median List Price | $559,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $345 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,547 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,448 |
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
| Days on Market | 35 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 7.7% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 13 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $345 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 74.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 74.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,445 |
| Median Year Built | 1966 |
| Rent Burden | 29.0% |