Acton SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Acton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Acton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Acton is 161 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Acton is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Acton is $849,934.
The median income in Acton is $113,000.
Acton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Acton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Acton | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 113 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 116 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 262 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 119 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 119 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 122 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Acton, CA Weather
The average high in Acton is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
There are 22.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Acton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 16.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Acton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Acton
The current population in Acton is 7,880. The population has increased 10.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,880 | 2.1% |
| 2023 | 7,721 | 6.0% |
| 2022 | 7,286 | 7.0% |
| 2021 | 6,809 | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 7,054 | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 7,232 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 7,185 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 7,278 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 7,170 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 7,058 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 6,956 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 7,022 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 7,117 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 7,138 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 7,150 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Acton
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Acton is:
54.3% White with 4,282 White residents.
0.3% African American with 26 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.3% Asian with 184 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 27 Other residents.
3.5% Two Or More with 277 Two Or More residents.
39.1% Hispanic with 3,084 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Acton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.3% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.3% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 39.1% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Acton
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Acton is 48.6% female with 3,826 female residents.
Acton is 51.4% male with 4,053 male residents.
| Gender | Acton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Acton for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Acton completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Acton completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Acton completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Acton completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Acton completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Acton completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Acton completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Acton completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Acton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Acton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Acton, California
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2.8% of households in Acton earn Less than $10,000.
2.1% of households in Acton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.5% of households in Acton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.9% of households in Acton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.1% of households in Acton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
7.4% of households in Acton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.2% of households in Acton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.8% of households in Acton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
19.9% of households in Acton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
17.4% of households in Acton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Acton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.8% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.1% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.5% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.9% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.1% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 7.4% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.8% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 19.9% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 17.4% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
