Acton Town, MA

Living in Acton Town

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Bikeability 52
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Walkability 41
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Commute 11
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Public Transit 61
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Affordability 4
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 49
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Hospitals 55
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Colleges 100
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Schools 86
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Residents

24k Population +2.3k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
75% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
73% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian26%
Black1%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate8%
Some College14%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree44%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$142k Median Household Income +$36k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
40  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more32%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts72%
Military<1%
Sales and office14%
Service8%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation7%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$581k Median Home Value +$90k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$369 (2010–19)
73% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K45%
$750K to $999K14%
$1M to $1.49M5%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene26%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas55%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Acton Town

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21

Property Crime in Acton Town

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (66%)(29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump22%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 4 15
Feb 29 3 11
Mar 36 5 9
Apr 47 4 3
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 41 4 2
Dec 31 4 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Acton Town

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado7
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Acton Town, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Acton Town, MA

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The Victor School
1 miles, SW
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Oak Meadow School
3 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Acton Town, MA

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Regis College
11 miles, SE
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Brandeis University
12 miles, SE
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Bentley University
13 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Acton Town, MA

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Emerson Hospital -
4 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Acton Town, MA

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Manchester Airport
31 miles, N
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