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Welcome to Acton, MA

Acton, Massachusetts, is located 21 miles outside of Boston, along Route 2 and near Route 495. This attractive suburban town is home to approximately 20,000 residents and combines quiet residential neighborhoods with active commercial areas. The town is divided into five villages, which maintain their distinct, historic character.

Acton maintains over 1,600 acres of conserved land, which provide trail access to forests fields, orchards, and ponds. The town is also home to the 53-acre Acton Arboretum.

Acton is proud of its highly-rated school system, which is routinely rated among the top in the state. It also offers top-notch recreational programs and cultural activities. The town’s largest recreational park, NARA Park, has an outdoor amphitheatre, swimming pond, and playing fields. The town’s recreation department offers an impressive array of sports programs, community events, and educational offerings.

There are two active community theater groups in town, and the highly-regarded Acton School of Ballet and Commonwealth Ballet Company are based in Acton.
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Acton, MA139$365,910$347,241
home sale data for other nearby cities
Ave Maria, FL29$56,250$62,548
Bedford, MA22$566,000$582,159
Boxborough, MA33$474,500$474,955
Carlisle, MA11$775,000$771,619
Chelmsford, MA50$282,500$299,552
Concord, MA55$531,000$691,603
Forge Village, MA47$287,000$348,352
Harvard, MA8$606,500$606,438
Harwood Station, MA17$319,900$296,332
Lincoln, MA9$727,500$682,944
Lincoln Center, MA9$727,500$682,944
Littleton, MA17$319,900$296,332
Maynard, MA27$299,900$320,813
N Sudbury, MA30$556,000$561,662
North Sudbury, MA30$556,000$561,662
Pingryville, MA17$319,900$296,332
S Chelmsford, MA50$282,500$299,552
Stow, MA11$371,750$391,532
Sudbury, MA30$556,000$561,662
Village of Nagog Woods, MA4$231,250$232,500
Vlg Nagog wds, MA4$231,250$232,500
Vlg Of nagog woods, MA4$231,250$232,500
W Concord, MA55$531,000$691,603
West Concord, MA55$531,000$691,603
Westford, MA47$287,000$348,352
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Population

Total Population2,037
Population Density1,481 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population1,031
Male Population1,006
Population Change since 1990↓ 7% Decrease
Population Change since 2000↑ 1% Increase

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public CollegeNh Comm Tech College Nashua
Distance9 miles
Nearest 4-Year Public CollegeRivier College
Distance7 miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households685
Family Households545
Average Family Size3.41
Average Household Income$72,799
Median Household Income$61,756
Income Change since 1990↑ 1029167% Increase
Income Change since 2000↑ 9% Increase

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk0.03
Crime Risk (County)0.57
Personal Crime Risk (County)0.26
Murder Crime Risk (County)0.54
Rape Crime Risk (County)0.41
Robbery Crime Risk (County)0.64
Assault Crime Risk (County)0.50
Property Crime Risk (County)0.49
Burglary Crime Risk (County)0.55
Larceny Crime Risk (County)0.52
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County)0.47

Climate

Average July High Temperature82.5 °F
Average January Low Temperature12.1 °F
Annual Precipitation45.4 inches
Air Pollution Index98% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate6.25%
Nearest AirportManchester
Distance19 miles
Nearest Major Sports TeamLowell Spinners (a)
Distance13 miles
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Grades: 9 - 12

Acton Boxborough Regional High School36 Charter Rd
Acton Boxborough Regional High School36 Charter Rd
Acton Boxborough Regional High School36 Charter Rd
Raymond J Grey Junior High School16 Charter Rd
Raymond J Grey Junior High School16 Charter Rd
Raymond J Grey Junior High School16 Charter Rd

Grades: K - 6

C T Douglas Elementary School21 Elm St
C T Douglas Elementary School21 Elm St
C T Douglas Elementary School21 Elm St
Gates Elementary School75 Spruce St
Gates Elementary School75 Spruce St
Gates Elementary School75 Spruce St
Luther Conant Elementary School80 Taylor Rd
Luther Conant Elementary School80 Taylor Rd
Luther Conant Elementary School80 Taylor Rd
Mccarthy Towne Elementary School11-13 Charter Rd
Mccarthy Towne Elementary School11-13 Charter Rd
Mccarthy Towne Elementary School11-13 Charter Rd
Merriam Elementary School11 Charter Rd
Merriam Elementary School11 Charter Rd
Merriam Elementary School11 Charter Rd
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ART AND MUSEUMS

Discovery Museums177 Main St

BANKS

Bank Of America271 Great Rd # 1
Cambridge Savings Bank145 Great Rd # 7
Citizens Bank270 Great Rd
Enterprise Bank & Trust Co340 Great Rd # 4
Middlesex Savings Bank291 Main St
Middlesex Savings Bank577 Massachusetts Ave
Northern Bank & Trust Co414 Massachusetts Ave
Sovereign Bank409 Massachusetts Ave

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Acton Fire Dept256 Central St
Acton Police Dept371 Main St

GOLF

Quail Ridge Country Club354 Great Rd

LIBRARIES - PUBLIC

Acton Memorial Library486 Main St
West Acton Citizen's Library21 Windsor Ave

PLACE OF WORSHIP

Acton Christian ChurchPo Box 2156
Acton Congregational Church12 Concord Rd
Chabad Center Of Acton148 Great Rd
Christian Science Society267 Central St
Church Of The Good Shepherd164 Newtown Rd
Congregation Beth Elohim133 Prospect St
Faith Evangelical Free Church54 Hosmer St

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5 Real Estate companies have been found with properties in or near Acton
Barrett & Co.
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Acton Real Estate Company
1 offices | 17 associates
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William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance
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Coco, Early & Associates
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