How many renters in Acton, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.7% (±10.0 points) of renting households in Acton, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.7% (±10.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.0% (±9.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.4% (±4.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Acton
| Share of income spent on rent | Acton | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.8% (±4.7 points) | 13.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.5% (±4.9 points) | 13.5% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.8% (±5.4 points) | 14.2% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.2% (±6.3 points) | 12.0% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.7% (±2.8 points) | 9.5% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.0% (±9.6 points) | 37.6% | 41.8% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Acton against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| Acton | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.7% (±10.0 points) | 47.1% (±1.1 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.0% (±9.6 points) | 37.6% (±1.0 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.4% (±4.5 points) | 28.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $62,414 (±$16,217) | $84,135 (±$1,906) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,986 (±$155) | $2,201 (±$17) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Acton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Middlesex County (47.1%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Middlesex County, Acton ranks 31 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 218 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Acton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acton | — | 47.7% (±10.0 points) | — |
| West Concord | 2.9 mi | 48.7% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Littleton Common | 3.9 mi | 50.3% (±34.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Concord | 4.0 mi | 53.1% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maynard (community) | 4.1 mi | 44.9% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maynard | 4.1 mi | 44.9% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boxborough | 4.2 mi | 55.9% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Littleton | 4.5 mi | 55.8% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stow | 5.3 mi | 59.8% (±31.6 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Malden | 51.2% (±4.9 points) |
| 26 | Townsend | 50.5% (±19.6 points) |
| 27 | Burlington | 50.4% (±8.1 points) |
| 28 | Melrose | 50.3% (±7.6 points) |
| 29 | Lexington | 50.1% (±8.2 points) |
| 30 | Sherborn | 48.0% (±28.3 points) |
| 31 | Acton | 47.7% (±10.0 points) |
| 32 | Belmont | 45.6% (±6.6 points) |
| 33 | Ayer | 45.1% (±14.7 points) |
| 34 | Pepperell | 45.0% (±14.4 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Cambridge | 44.9% (±2.0 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Maynard | 44.9% (±11.7 points) |
| 37 | Sudbury | 44.8% (±15.4 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
Are renters in Acton rent-burdened?
47.7% of renting households in Acton pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Acton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Acton, MA spends 29.4% (±4.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Acton town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Acton town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Acton town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Acton town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:00380, in state:25 county:017).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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Figures last updated on .
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