Acton, ME
Living in Acton
Bikeability
3
Walkability
1
Commute
17
Public Transit
7
Affordability
62
Public Safety
93
Airports
34
Hospitals
82
Colleges
58
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
11
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.6k
Population
+592 (2010–19)
49 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
24%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
73%
Family Households
+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate29%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$56k
Median Household Income
+$2.5k (2010–19)
91%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
37 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector71%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office20%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$224k
Median Home Value
-$15k (2010–19)
22%
Built 2000 or Later
$446
Median Monthly Rent
-$411 (2010–19)
40%
Owner-Occupied
+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached95%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene53%
LP gas16%
Wood25%
Crime
Violent Crime in Acton
United States45
Maine15
Portland Metro Area16
York County16
Property Crime in Acton
United States48
Maine27
Portland Metro Area31
York County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 3 | 19 |
| Feb | 24 | 3 | 15 |
| Mar | 32 | 4 | 13 |
| Apr | 44 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 27 | 4 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Acton
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding49
Tornado6
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Acton, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Acton, ME
Maplestone
2 miles, S
Shortridge Academy
8 miles, SW
St Thomas Consolidated School
10 miles, SE
Sanford Christian Academy
11 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Acton, ME
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
28 miles, S
University of New England
28 miles, E
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
30 miles, NE
University of Southern Maine
34 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Acton, ME
Huggins Hospital
13 miles, W
Frisbie Memorial Hospital
17 miles, S
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
23 miles, S
Southern Maine Health Care
23 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Acton, ME
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
32 miles, S
Portland International Jetport
32 miles, E
Manchester Airport
49 miles, SW