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Acton, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 11 miles SW of Lowell, Massachusetts (center to center) and 21 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in the Boston metropolitan area. Acton has a population of 20,331.
In Acton, about 68% of adults are married. Lots of Acton people are married off.
In 2000, Acton had a median family income of $108,189. People in Acton generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Acton than most places. The town enjoys an educated population. This town has lots of successful singles.
Residents of Acton gave more campaign money ($88,802) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 76% of the housing units in Acton. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Acton, 88% of commuters drive to work.
Acton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Acton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old | |  |
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Female Share of the Population |  |  |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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