Acton, Massachusetts · ZIP 01720

Acton — ZIP 01720

Acton (01720) scores 88/100 — Excellent for Acton. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $906K.

Overall NeighborScore

A-Excellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share14%

Property crime share86%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index80/100

Avg math proficiency69%

Avg reading proficiency69%

Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100

Typical home value$906K

Median rent$2,378/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$906K

Median Rent

$2,378/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

19,564

Violent Crime

3,323

Property Crime

16,241

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Middlesex County, Massachusetts (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Acton-Boxborough Regional High	09–12	1,622	90%	89%
Raymond J Grey Junior High	07–08	824	80%	65%
Luther Conant School	KG–06	410	77%	74%
Paul P Gates Elementary School	KG–06	380	73%	77%
C.T. Douglas Elementary School	KG–06	408	57%	57%
McCarthy-Towne School	KG–06	431	55%	60%
Merriam School	KG–06	395	54%	60%
Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program	PK–PK	116	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

23,322

Median Income

$159K

Homeownership

74%

Median Age

44.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 01720 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 01720 has a school score of 80/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 01720 is approximately $906K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 01720 in Acton has an overall NeighborScore of 88/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.