Massachusetts Living Index
Acton
MetroWest · pop. 24,021
Acton-Boxborough Regional schools, 14+ miles of conservation trails, and the Acton commuter rail station for downtown commuters.
Family SuburbOutdoors & Trails
Livability Index
74
/ 100
The numbers
Median home
$807k
5.1× household income
Household income
$158k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
38 min
peak driving
Population
24,021
5-yr trend 75/100
How Acton scores
Schools
97
Safety
83
Walkability
28
Transit
22
Biking
32
Dining
83
Nightlife
83
Arts & Culture
97
Green Space
75
Diversity
90
Climate
73
The honest read
Best for
Tech-corridor families who want top schools and trail access without Concord money.
The tradeoff
Median home is north of $800k; the 'value play' window has closed.
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