Median Price
$835,000
$384/sqft
Schools
9.1/10
Excellent
Appreciation
4/10
Growth Potential
Commute
40 min
to Boston
Live Market Snapshot
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View all 13 sales$1,025,000
Curated Median
13
Total Sales on Record
$616,000–1,420,000
Price Range
Well Under Median
$616,000
11 Brabrook Rd
4bd2ba2,472 sqft
$249/sqftInvalid Date
Under Median
$825,000
21 Vanderbelt Rd
4bd2ba2,337 sqft
$353/sqftInvalid Date
At Median
$925,000
5 Westside Dr
3bd3ba2,766 sqft
$334/sqftInvalid Date
At Median
$1,122,000
30 Duggan Rd
4bd3ba3,469 sqft
$323/sqftInvalid Date
At Median
$1,025,000
39 Ethan Allen Dr
4bd3ba2,314 sqft
$443/sqftInvalid Date
At Median
$1,025,000
37 Concord Rd
4bd3ba2,532 sqft
$405/sqftInvalid Date
What Drives Prices in Acton
Full breakdownDecomposition of the $835,000 median price into its underlying components.
Land Value$105,574 (13%)
Structure & Quality$422,297 (51%)
School Premium$163,640 (20%)
Access & Commute Premium$34,576 (4%)
Prestige & Stability Premium$108,913 (13%)
1090
School Value Score
820
Overall Value Score
The Acton Vibe
Charming MetroWest town with excellent schools, conservation land, apple orchards, and strong community spirit
Acton is where education-minded families go for top schools (8.8/10) without Lexington pressure. Apple orchards, conservation land, and a real small-town feel.
Highlights
🏫 Excellent schools (8.8/10) with less pressure than Lexington
🍂 Conservation land and rural character
🚆 Commuter rail (South Acton station)
🎪 NARA Park brings community together
Who It's For
✓ Great for
- •School-focused families willing to commute
- •Nature lovers wanting rural character
- •Those seeking community engagement
- •Commuter rail users
⚠ Consider elsewhere if
- •You need quick Boston access (40+ min)
- •You want urban amenities
- •You prefer walkable downtowns
Demographics
Population24,000
Median Age44
Median Household Income$168,000
Work from Home30.5%
Professional Sector74.2%
Insider Tips
- 1.Acton-Boxborough Regional is excellent high school
- 2.South Acton village has walkable charm
- 3.Strong youth programs and community identity