Living in Acton, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Acton · Census data 2020–2024
Acton has 24,155 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $158,230 (52% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $807,300, the median rent is $1,986/month.
Acton at a glance
- Population
- 24,155
- Median age
- 44.5State: 40
- Median household income
- $158,230State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $807,300State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,986/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 74.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 79.5%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Acton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 52% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Acton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Acton the median home value is $807,300, 143% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,986 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,812 a month in housing costs.
Acton median household income
The median household income in Acton is $158,230 and the income per person is $81,425. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Acton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,575
- Owner-occupied
- 74.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.1%
- Vacant
- 1.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.55
Acton demographics
- Population
- 24,155
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 9,409
- Foreign-born
- 28.8%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Acton ›
Education in Acton
79.5% of adults 25 and older in Acton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 47.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Acton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 35.9%
- Drive alone
- 52.7%
- Public transit
- 3.3%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
Acton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton | 24,155 | $158,230 | $807,300 | $1,986 |
| West Concord | 5,876 | $183,228 | $904,200 | $2,675 |
| Littleton Common | 3,289 | $135,074 | $558,200 | $2,306 |
| Concord | 18,223 | $195,350 | $1,210,000 | $2,631 |
| Maynard | 10,712 | $124,067 | $527,400 | $1,800 |
| Boxborough | 5,496 | $144,611 | $706,900 | $1,887 |
| Littleton | 10,280 | $149,722 | $658,300 | $2,016 |
| Stow | 7,165 | $185,809 | $729,600 | $1,782 |
| Carlisle | 5,239 | $250,001 | $1,103,900 | $1,313 |
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What is the median household income in Acton, MA?
The median household income in Acton is $158,230, 52% 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 Acton?
The median home value in Acton is $807,300, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Acton?
The median gross rent in Acton is $1,986 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Acton, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 52% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Acton?
The median age in Acton is 44.5 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Acton?
The average commute to work in Acton is 35 minutes; 35.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Acton?
The unemployment rate in Acton is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Acton?
79.5% 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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