Acushnet Center, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Plymouth County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,792 Population 1,966/sq mi density
$69,159 Median Income $42,628 per capita
$313,100 Home Value $428,272 Zillow
$935 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$69,159 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$313,100 home value, $935/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Acushnet Center, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,159
8% below
$42,628 per capita
Home Value
$313,100
11% above
Zillow: $428,272
Median Rent
$935/mo
20% below
30.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
71% below
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
5% below
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Acushnet Center Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Acushnet Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
92%
Home Value
111%
Rent
80%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
186%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Acushnet Center 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

Acushnet Center residents earn a median household income of $69,159 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,628. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,845 business establishments, including 1,172 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Acushnet Center is $313,100 , 11% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $428,272. Median rent is $935/month, with 30.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Education

9.8% of adults in Acushnet Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Acushnet Center has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population2,792
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density1,966/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,159
Per Capita$42,628
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$36,917M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343

Housing

A
Home Value$313,100
Rent$935
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$428,272
Housing Units1,458
Rent Burden30.3%

Health

Obesity30.6%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,525/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation73 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+84.7%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries31

Did You Know?

The median home in Acushnet Center was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 1,172 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.