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 6 sales$1,020,000
Curated Median
6
Total Sales on Record
$780,000–1,550,000
Price Range
Under Median
$780,000
76 Alcott St
4bd3ba2,456 sqft
$318/sqftInvalid Date
At Median
$1,000,000
7 Mohawk Dr
4bd3ba2,579 sqft
$388/sqftInvalid Date
At Median
$1,160,000
18 Bromfield Rd
4bd3ba2,822 sqft
$411/sqftInvalid Date
At Median
$880,000
112 High St
4bd3ba2,866 sqft
$307/sqftInvalid Date
At Median
$1,040,000
3 Hawthorne St
4bd3ba2,143 sqft
$485/sqftInvalid Date
Well Over Median
$1,550,000
709 Main St
5bd6ba5,200 sqft
$298/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