How are homes heated in Acton, MA?

Name: Heating fuel in Acton, MA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Acton, used by 52.0% (±3.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

19.3% heat with electricity.

23.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 52.0% (±3.5 points)
Electricity: 19.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 23.7%

Heating fuel in Acton

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Acton	Middlesex County	Massachusetts	United States
Utility gas	52.0% (±3.5 points)	59.3%	51.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	23.7% (±2.8 points)	17.9%	22.4%	3.9%
Electricity	19.3% (±3.4 points)	17.7%	18.6%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	4.4% (±1.3 points)	3.3%	4.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.6% (±0.5 points)	0.3%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±0.4 points)	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.4 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±0.4 points)	0.6%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±0.4 points)	0.6%	0.7%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In Acton, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Middlesex County (17.9%).

It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (22.4%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Acton, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Middlesex County (17.7%).

It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (18.6%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Acton

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Acton
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Acton	—	19.3% (±3.4 points)	—
West Concord	2.9 mi	12.4% (±4.4 points)	Lower
Littleton Common	3.9 mi	5.6% (±2.7 points)	Lower
Concord	4.0 mi	13.5% (±3.5 points)	Lower
Maynard (community)	4.1 mi	13.8% (±4.2 points)	Lower
Maynard	4.1 mi	13.8% (±4.2 points)	Lower
Boxborough	4.2 mi	31.2% (±7.7 points)	Higher
Littleton	4.5 mi	10.0% (±3.0 points)	Lower
Stow	5.3 mi	16.0% (±6.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Concord, MA (12.4%), Littleton Common, MA (5.6%), Concord, MA (13.5%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Boxborough, MA (31.2%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Middlesex County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
19	Stoneham	28.8% (±3.1 points)
20	Woburn	28.5% (±2.7 points)
21	Holliston	27.3% (±4.4 points)
22	Concord	27.2% (±4.6 points)
23 (tie)	Lincoln	24.2% (±6.0 points)
23 (tie)	Winchester	24.2% (±3.5 points)
25	Acton	23.7% (±2.8 points)
26	Wayland	23.5% (±3.6 points)
27	Natick	22.7% (±2.8 points)
28	Sudbury	22.2% (±3.4 points)
29	Bedford	21.9% (±4.6 points)
30	Framingham	21.2% (±2.0 points)
31	Melrose	20.1% (±2.7 points)

Showing 13 of 54 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Acton

What is the most common way to heat a home in Acton?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Acton, used by 52.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Acton heat with oil?

23.7% (±2.8 points) of occupied homes in Acton use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Acton have electric heat?

19.3% (±3.4 points) of occupied homes in Acton heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Acton town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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