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Acton
City in Massachusetts, United States
Overview
Acton is a tranquil New England town known for its excellent schools, green spaces, and a mix of colonial history and modern living. With its blend of historic neighborhoods and family-friendly amenities, Acton offers a relaxing escape while providing easy access to Boston.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
2,671
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.49°, -71.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
89
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,557
Local Cost
$2,432
Local Income
$5,700
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
-2.0°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-25.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1206 mm
Internet Speed
321 Mbps
Upload
60 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
39
Walk Score
39
Footways
77.0
Airport
MMN
Distance
7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 88/100.
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