Acton is a city located approximately 20 miles west-northwest of Boston in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.It is a scenic, forested town with an estimated population of 20,331 residents (latest census estimates).Residents here are friendly and add to the charm and warmth of Acton.Acton is comprised of five village centers.ActonCenter is the heart of Acton and a residential area.North Acton is one of the faster growing areas of Acton.It is a residential area, which consists mainly of condos and commercial complexes.South Acton is the industrial sector of town and home to the oldest home in Acton, the Faulkner Homestead.East Acton got its start as a commercial district based around the East Acton train station.Nowadays, East Acton is primarily a residential area.West Acton consists mainly of commercial developments.West Acton sprung up around the Fitchburg railroad and is the primary commercial sector of town.
The town of Acton owns and maintains more than 1,650 acres of conservation lands including Acton Arboretum located in the center of town.The Acton Arboretum sits on 53 acres of woods, swamp, meadows, ponds, and a bog and includes a 19th century herb garden, butterfly garden, apple orchard, wildflower garden and a Rhododendron garden.In addition, there are many parks offering venues for field and court sports and many have playgrounds for children as well.
Acton is becoming an ideal bedroom community for folks who work in larger nearby cities.It is ideally situated near major arteries such as I-495, I-95/Route 28 offering an easy commute for residents who work outside of the Acton city limits.
The cost of living in Acton is higher than the rest of the U.S. however, schools spend considerably more per pupil than the national average ($7,724 per pupil versus $6,058) and public services are top notch.Ninety-eight percent of residents have graduated high school and 74.5% of Acton resident have a 2-year, 4-year or graduate degree from college.
Acton has a low unemployment rate (3.50%) and residents here earn considerably more per capita income than the rest of the country ($51,994 versus $24,020).Income taxes are 5.95% and sales tax is 5%.
Housing in Acton consists of apartments, condos, town homes, single-family homes and luxury homes.While other parts of Massachusetts and even Middlesex County have seen prices drop as much as 10% over the last year, homes in Acton have only depreciated in value by about 3% and should fare well in the coming year due to reduce housing stock.The average cost of a single-family home in Acton is $332,400.
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If you are thinking of purchasing real estate anywhere in the surrounding Middlesex County, Massachusetts communities of Sudbury, Wayland, Concord, Hudson, Marlborough, Natick, Stow, Weston, Maynard, Needham, Wellesley, Lincoln, Acton, Bolton, Berlin or Lexington, I invite you to search for homes using my Featured Listings or search for all homes in the area using the Multiple Listing Service.
Acton is becoming an ideal bedroom community for folks who work in larger nearby cities.It is ideally situated near major arteries such as I-495, I-95/Route 28 offering an easy commute for residents who work outside of the Acton city limits.
The cost of living in Acton is higher than the rest of the U.S. however, schools spend considerably more per pupil than the national average ($7,724 per pupil versus $6,058) and public services are top notch.Ninety-eight percent of residents have graduated high school and 74.5% of Acton resident have a 2-year, 4-year or graduate degree from college.
Acton has a low unemployment rate (3.50%) and residents here earn considerably more per capita income than the rest of the country ($51,994 versus $24,020).Income taxes are 5.95% and sales tax is 5%.
Rachel Bodner, Realtor, Broker Associate (ABR), Relocation Specialist (CRS), New Home Specialist (CNHS), Home Marketing Specialist (CHMS), Accredited Real Estate Professional (AREP)
