Living in Abington, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Abington · Census data 2020–2024
Abington has 17,053 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $125,400 (21% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $539,600, the median rent is $1,724/month.
Abington at a glance
- Population
- 17,053
- Median age
- 39.1State: 40
- Median household income
- $125,400State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $539,600State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,724/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 72.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Abington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 4% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Abington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Abington the median home value is $539,600, 62% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,724 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,874 a month in housing costs.
Abington median household income
The median household income in Abington is $125,400 and the income per person is $53,541. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Abington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,479
- Owner-occupied
- 72.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.3%
- Vacant
- 1.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.65
Abington demographics
- Population
- 17,053
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 6,388
- Foreign-born
- 11.2%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Abington ›
Education in Abington
40% of adults 25 and older in Abington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 13.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Abington
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Drive alone
- 72.2%
- Public transit
- 3.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Abington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington | 17,053 | $125,400 | $539,600 | $1,724 |
| Rockland | 17,701 | $112,405 | $472,900 | $1,610 |
| Holbrook | 11,380 | $115,210 | $465,400 | $1,094 |
| Whitman | 15,295 | $108,933 | $472,700 | $1,771 |
| Brockton | 105,386 | $80,115 | $437,500 | $1,641 |
| Avon | 4,774 | $130,625 | $509,600 | $1,558 |
| Hanover | 14,845 | $189,803 | $755,400 | $1,845 |
| East Bridgewater | 14,456 | $133,853 | $510,200 | $1,981 |
| Weymouth Town | 58,505 | $102,714 | $552,100 | $1,941 |
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What is the median household income in Abington, MA?
The median household income in Abington is $125,400, 21% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Abington?
The median home value in Abington is $539,600, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Abington?
The median gross rent in Abington is $1,724 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is Abington, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 4% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
What is the median age in Abington?
The median age in Abington is 39.1 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Abington?
The average commute to work in Abington is 33 minutes; 15.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Abington?
The unemployment rate in Abington is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Abington?
40% of adults in Abington 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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