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Acton, Massachusetts

town · Middlesex County

At a glance

24,155
Population
$807,300
Median home value (all homes)
166% above U.S. median
$881,391
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,986/mo
Median rent
47% above U.S. median
$158,230
Median household income
101% above U.S. median
34.6 min
Average commute
97.2%
Homes with broadband
4.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 154 — 54% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing184% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities28% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost29% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college11 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates98%
College graduates79.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Acton Economic Development
The Economic Development Committee works to attract, retain, and grow businesses and jobs in Acton and to improve the town's economic environment. It also aims to increase the value and desirability of the community by supporting the needs of current commercial and industrial businesses and to promote the development, redevelopment, and renewal of commercial property.
region Montachusett Regional Planning Com
MRPC provides technical planning assistance to 22 member communities in the Montachusett Region of greater north central Massachusetts, offering comprehensive planning, GIS data analysis, grant writing and administration, and transit/transportation planning services.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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