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Acton, MA—01718

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$504,000
0.1% YoY Growth
Household Income
$126,000
23.4% YoY Growth
Days on Market
27
34.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.0%
Median Rent
$2,800
5.6% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$2,800
5.6% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A

Other Zip Codes in Acton, MA

01720
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Acton, MA

As of May '26, the median home price in Acton, MA is $504,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.1%. This indicates that home prices in Acton, MA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.0%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$504,000-0.1%
Single Family N/AN/A
Condos $501,000-0.6%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$438,000-0.7%
    3 Bed
    		$526,000-1.3%
    4 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    2 Bedrooms
    64.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    35.9%

    Rental Trends — Acton, MA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Acton, MA is $2,850, with a year-over-year rent change of 5.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Acton, MA is 2-bedrooms: $2,850. The most common rental property sizes in Acton, MA are 2-bedroom and studio, accounting for 100.0% and 0.0% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,800$2,850
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    2 Bed Rent $2,800$2,850
    3 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    2 Bedrooms
    100.0%

    Property Listings — Acton, MA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Acton, MA is 27. This is a decrease of -34.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$550,00015.0%
    Listing Count
    		3100.0%
    Listings as % of HomesN/A100.0%
    Days on Market
    		27-34.0%
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    Demographics — Acton, MA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Acton, MA has a population of 528, which has decreased by -35.1% over the past 5 years. Acton, MA is a popular place for families, as children make up 30.1% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 70.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 25.0% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		528-35.1%
    % Under 18
    		30.1%22.9%
    % Seniors
    		11.7%116.7%
    % WFH
    		25.0%197.6%
    % w/ College Degree
    		70.2%-20.3%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Acton, MA is a predominantly white area, with 60.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 7.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Acton, MA is asian, making up 33.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 40.9% of the population in Acton, MA, and this percentage has decreased by 7.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		60.2%7.5%
    % Black
    		0.0%N/A
    % Hispanic
    		5.9%11.3%
    % Asian
    		33.9%28.4%
    % Foreign Born
    		40.9%-7.9%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Acton, MA

    Acton, MA lacks sufficient mortgage origination data for analysis.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		N/A
    % Conventional Loans
    		N/A
    % Government Loans
    		N/A
    % Investor Loans
    		N/A
    % Second Loans
    		N/A
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		N/A
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Acton, MA

    Acton, MA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		2
    Total Units Section 8
    		2
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		12.5%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$2,140
    2 Bedroom-$250$2,800$2,550
    3 BedroomN/AN/A$3,080
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$3,390

    Affordability — Acton, MA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.4
    Median Home Price$504,000
    Median Household Income$126,000

    Acton, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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