Acton Town, MA
Living in Acton Town
Bikeability52
Walkability41
Commute11
Public Transit61
Affordability4
Public Safety91
Airports49
Hospitals55
Colleges100
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Schools86
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
24kPopulation+2.3k (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
75%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
73%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian26%
Black1%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate8%
Some College14%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree44%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$142kMedian Household Income+$36k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
40 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more32%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts72%
Military<1%
Sales and office14%
Service8%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation7%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$581kMedian Home Value+$90k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$369 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K45%
$750K to $999K14%
$1M to $1.49M5%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene26%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas55%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Acton Town
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21
Property Crime in Acton Town
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (66%)(29%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump22%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 29 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 36 | 5 | 9 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 31 | 4 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Acton Town
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado7
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Acton Town, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Acton Town, MA
The Victor School
1 miles, SW
Nashoba Brooks School
3 miles, E
Oak Meadow School
3 miles, N
The Imago School Association I
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Acton Town, MA
Regis College
11 miles, SE
Brandeis University
12 miles, SE
Framingham State University
13 miles, S
Bentley University
13 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Acton Town, MA
Emerson Hospital -
4 miles, SE
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
9 miles, NW
Taravista Behavioral Health Center
10 miles, W
Umass Memorial Healthcare-Marlborough Hospital
11 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Acton Town, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
27 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
31 miles, N
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
52 miles, NE