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Abington

32 min to Boston
"Working-class family town with growing diversity"
Median Price
$565,000
$395/sqft
School Rating
6/10
Good
Appreciation
4%
per year
Commute
32 min
to downtown

Financing Considerations

Properties in Abington typically typically qualify for conforming loans with more flexible underwriting standards.

Learn about loan thresholds, property condition impact, flood/wind insurance, and how vintage homes (common in many MA towns) affect mortgage approval.

✨The Vibe

Working-class family town with affordable South Shore pricing and increasing diversity including growing Brazilian population. Solid education and good community feel with accessible commuter rail nearby.

What It's Really Like

Abington is authentic working-class South Shore—affordable, diverse, and real families living real lives without the pretension.

Best For

  • ✓Working families seeking affordable South Shore
  • ✓First-time buyers needing value
  • ✓Those who value diversity and community
  • ✓Families wanting space on a budget

Avoid If

  • ✗You need top schools or coastal access
  • ✗You want prestige addresses
  • ✗You prefer homogeneous communities

🌟Highlights

💰Affordable at $565K median price
🌏Growing diversity with Brazilian community
🏫Solid schools (6/10) improving
🚂Commuter rail access nearby

Insider Tips

  • 💡Brazilian community brings great restaurants
  • 💡Solid community feel with active civic life
  • 💡Schools improving with influx of young families

Demographics

Population
17,100
Median Age
40
Median Income
$120,000
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