At a Glance
Median Income
$110,000
$46,814 per capita
Home Value
$695,300
Zillow: $843,694
Median Rent
$1,755/mo
36.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
531/100K
2,035/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.3%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
320 sunny days/yr
How Acton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Acton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Acton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 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 $110,000 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,814. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Acton is $695,300 , 147% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $843,694. Median rent is $1,755/month, with 36.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Acton reports 531 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,035/100K.
Education
29.3% of adults in Acton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Acton has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population7,721
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density197/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,000
Per Capita$46,814
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
B
Home Value$695,300
Rent$1,755
Ownership94.6%
Zillow$843,694
Housing Units2,710
Rent Burden36.7%
Crime
F
Violent531/100K
Property2,035/100K
Health
Obesity25.8%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.2%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days320/yr
Rain32.2 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation3,106 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.3%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute48 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in Acton was built in 1986.
18.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.
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