Acton, Australia

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

2,347 Population 98/sq mi density

1,857 ft Elevation 566 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 11°C

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$8,687 median income, 17.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$5,000 home value, $25/mo rent

Acton, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$8,687

88% below

$8,687 per capita

Home Value

$5,000

98% below

Median Rent

$25/mo

98% below

Unemployment

17.3%

381% above

Avg Temperature

53°F

321 sunny days/yr

Is Acton 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

Acton residents earn a median household income of $8,687 , which is 88% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $8,687. The unemployment rate stands at 17.3% (381% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 223 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Acton is $5,000 , 98% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $25/month.

Climate & Weather

Acton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 321 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,347

Median Age19.0 yrs

Density98/mi²

Foreign Born26.2%

Economy

Median Income$8,687

Per Capita$8,687

Unemployment17.3%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$167

Housing

A+

Home Value$5,000

Rent$25

Ownership66.0%

Housing Units939

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days321/yr

Rain32.7 in/yr

Elevation1,857 ft

Did You Know?

26.2% of residents are foreign-born.