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Population:21,067
Pop. Change:4%
State: Massachusetts
Metro Area: Boston-Cambridge-Quincy Metro Area
County: Middlesex County
City:Acton
Zip Code:01720
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Acton, Massachusetts

As of 2011, Acton's population is 21,067 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 3.61 percent.

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The median home cost in Acton is $474,200. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.02 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Acton's cost of living is 67.60% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Acton public schools spend $6,631 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 18.2 students per teacher in Acton.

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The unemployment rate in Acton is 4.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Acton jobs have Decreased by 0.27 percent.

Average Commute time is 36 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Acton's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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 • Homes under $250,000
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