Acton, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
23,455
Population Density
1,181
Labor Participaton
69.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
76.5%
Median Household Income
$133,713
Median Individual Income
$68,464
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$102,954

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$559,400
Median Gross Rent
$1,373
Median Mortgage Payment
$2,992
Housing Units
9,049
People who reside in Acton live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
62%
Apt, Condo, Other
38%
Analysis

Income

Households in Acton earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 1.22% higher per household.

Housing

Acton has a median house price of $559,400, which makes it one of the most expensive places in the United States to own property. The cost of renting in Acton is 36% more than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 14%

Demographics

The median age in Acton is 44. Acton has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.

Acton ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Acton Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 559,400 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 2,992 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 1,373 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 3.3% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 25% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 1,181 885 93
Personal Comparison
Acton Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 133,713 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 68,464 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 102,954 60,923 46,881
Median Age 43.6 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 69.5% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 76.5% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Acton, MA
1,181
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Acton is comparable to that of a Suburban Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics