At a Glance
Median Income
$36,563
$16,036 per capita
Median Rent
$1,177/mo
36.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
378/100K
4,476/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
311 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?
C
2.1 / 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 $36,563 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,036. The unemployment rate stands at 20.0% (456% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,794 business establishments, including 481 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Acton reports 378 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,476/100K.
Education
16.7% of adults in Acton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Acton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population56
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density233/mi²
Male / Female5% / 95%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans36.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,563
Per Capita$16,036
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$14,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
C+
Home Value
Rent$1,177
Ownership17.4%
Zillow$390,654
Housing Units78
Rent Burden36.0%
Crime
F
Violent378/100K
Property4,476/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death9,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain14.3 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation3,804 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Broadband23.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Acton was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Billings Logan International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
38.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 481 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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