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Acton, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
53,689 Population 15,124/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,929 median income, 8.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$733,915 home value, $1,298/mo rent
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Acton, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,929
31% below
$51,929 per capita
Home Value
$733,915
160% above
Median Rent
$1,298/mo
12% above
Bachelor's Degree+
44.3%
32% above
57.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
122% above
Avg Temperature
53°F
223 sunny days/yr

Is Acton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Acton residents earn a median household income of $51,929 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,929. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 4,886 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Acton is $733,915 , 160% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,298/month.

Education

44.3% of adults in Acton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% above the national average). 57.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Acton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population53,689
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density15,124/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born50.8%
Veterans1.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,929
Per Capita$51,929
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$999

Housing

F
Home Value$733,915
Rent$1,298
Ownership48.2%
Housing Units21,476

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days223/yr
Rain33.6 in/yr
Elevation98 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.3%
High School+57.2%

Community

Did You Know?

25.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
36.1% work from home.
4.2% of the population has a disability.
50.8% of residents are foreign-born.