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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

Economic Profile

Remote Work
11.4%
work from home
Professional Workers
48.0%
knowledge economy
Broadband Access
90.4%
digital infrastructure
Median Commute
34 min
to work
Rental Cost Burden
46.9%
pay >30% on rent
Homeownership
78.5%
owner-occupied
Poverty Rate
5.5%
below poverty line
Unemployment
4.7%
of labor force
Median Home Value
$477K
Census estimate
Data source: Census ACS 2022 5-year

Religious Community

Places of Worship
3
Churches
3
Historical Context: Oldest establishment dates to 1863• 2 established before 1900
Data Source: MassGIS 2025 (Updated 2025-02-03)

Housing Stock Age

Median Year Built
1962
63 years old
Pre-1940 Construction
15.8%
Lower risk
Post-2000 Construction
18.5%
Modern housing stock
Est. Annual Insurance
$2,200
Based on housing age

Moderate Insurance Risk

Median home built in 1962. Insurance premiums estimated at $2,200/year. Some older homes may require system updates (electrical, plumbing, HVAC).

Insurance Cost Calculator

Estimate your annual homeowners insurance premium

$282,500$565,000$1,130,000

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Annual Premium
$2,200
$183/month
vs. State Average
+10%
MA avg: $2,008/year
Risk Category
HIGH
Based on home age

30-Year Mortgage Impact

$66,000

Total insurance cost over 30-year mortgage (equivalent to 0.4% of home value)

Age Penalty

This home costs $589 more per year to insure than a newly built home. Over 30 years, that's $17,670 in additional insurance costs.

Ways to Lower Your Premium

  • Bundle home + auto insurance with same carrier (10-25% discount)
  • Increase deductible from $500 to $2,500 (save 15-30%)
  • Install monitored security system (5-20% discount)
  • Update electrical panel and remove knob-and-tube wiring
  • Replace roof with impact-resistant materials (save 5-15%)
  • Upgrade plumbing to PEX or copper
  • Complete full home inspection and address major issues
  • Consider MAPFRE or Chubb for historic home coverage

* Estimates based on Massachusetts state averages and typical underwriting criteria. Actual premiums vary by carrier, coverage limits, deductible, claims history, and credit score. For accurate quotes, contact a licensed insurance agent.

Construction Era Distribution

2020+
85 units
2010-2019
6.5%
420 units
2000-2009
10.5%
680 units
1990-1999
12.6%
820 units
1980-1989
14.5%
940 units
1970-1979
16.9%
1,100 units
1960-1969
15.7%
1,020 units
1950-1959
13.7%
890 units
1940-1949
8%
520 units
Pre-1940
15.8%
1,025 units
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