Living in Acton, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Acton · Census data 2020–2024
Acton has 2,721 residents with a median age of 52.9. The median household income is $78,750 (5% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $334,300.
Acton at a glance
- Population
- 2,721
- Median age
- 52.9State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $78,750State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $334,300State: $296,600
- Homeowners
- 96.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.2%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Acton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Acton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Acton the median home value is $334,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 47% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,642 a month in housing costs.
Acton median household income
The median household income in Acton is $78,750 and the income per person is $40,494. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Acton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,298
- Owner-occupied
- 96.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.9%
- Vacant
- 53.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.55
53.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Acton has many vacation and second homes.
Acton demographics
- Population
- 2,721
- Median age
- 52.9
- Under 18
- 13.1%
- 65 and older
- 26.2%
- Households
- 1,066
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Acton ›
Education in Acton
24.2% of adults 25 and older in Acton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Acton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.2%
Acton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton | 2,721 | $78,750 | $334,300 | — |
| Sanbornville | 1,317 | $126,359 | $251,100 | — |
| Union | 131 | $75,117 | $162,900 | — |
| Wakefield | 5,405 | $100,976 | $322,800 | $1,375 |
| Shapleigh | 2,976 | $88,140 | $356,000 | $1,349 |
| Milton | 4,538 | $94,493 | $318,400 | $1,587 |
| Middleton | 1,595 | $101,696 | $312,300 | $1,500 |
| Newfield | 1,580 | $57,188 | $318,100 | — |
| Brookfield | 567 | $81,406 | $428,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Acton, ME?
The median household income in Acton is $78,750, 5% higher than the Maine median of $74,733 (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 $334,300, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
Is Acton, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 7.8%. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%.
What is the median age in Acton?
The median age in Acton is 52.9 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Acton?
The average commute to work in Acton is 40 minutes; 18.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Acton?
The unemployment rate in Acton is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Acton?
24.2% 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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