Living in Acton, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Acton · Census data 2020–2024
Acton has 7,880 residents with a median age of 45.9. The median household income is $113,000 (14% higher than the California median), the median home value is $733,400, the median rent is $3,056/month.
Acton at a glance
- Population
- 7,880
- Median age
- 45.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $113,000State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $733,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,056/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 92.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.9%
- Average commute
- 47 min
Is Acton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the California median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 47 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Acton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Acton the median home value is $733,400, 120% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,056 per month, which is 41.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,308 a month in housing costs.
Acton median household income
The median household income in Acton is $113,000 and the income per person is $45,955. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Acton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,847
- Owner-occupied
- 92.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.9%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.92
Acton demographics
- Population
- 7,880
- Median age
- 45.9
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.8%
- Households
- 2,696
- Foreign-born
- 15%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Acton ›
Education in Acton
29.9% of adults 25 and older in Acton have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Acton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 47 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 20.1%
- Drive alone
- 67.9%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.5%
Acton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton | 7,880 | $113,000 | $733,400 | $3,056 |
| Desert View Highlands | 2,613 | $76,094 | $360,400 | $2,002 |
| Agua Dulce | 2,828 | $146,107 | $933,400 | $3,501 |
| Palmdale | 164,634 | $81,770 | $471,000 | $1,802 |
| Leona Valley | 1,465 | $131,667 | $711,300 | — |
| Quartz Hill | 11,510 | $105,443 | $485,300 | $1,540 |
| Littlerock | 1,398 | $56,792 | $357,300 | $1,782 |
| Lancaster | 169,169 | $81,511 | $446,600 | $1,764 |
| Sun Village | 11,036 | $72,173 | $384,700 | $1,753 |
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What is the median household income in Acton, CA?
The median household income in Acton is $113,000, 14% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Acton?
The median home value in Acton is $733,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Acton?
The median gross rent in Acton is $3,056 per month, about 41.4% of household income.
Is Acton, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the California median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 47 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
What is the median age in Acton?
The median age in Acton is 45.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Acton?
The average commute to work in Acton is 47 minutes; 20.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Acton?
The unemployment rate in Acton is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Acton?
29.9% of adults in Acton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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