Abington, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
16,557
Unemployment
6.2%
Poverty
5.1%
Median Home
$385,000
Median Income
$106,001
Median Rent
$1,364
Abington SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
8
Diversity
6
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
3
Abington, MA Crime Report
149
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
861.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-63.30%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Abington / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 149 | 861.0 | 1,362.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 39 | 225.4 | 308.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 5 | 28.9 | 43.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 23 | 132.9 | 235.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 110 | 635.6 | 1,053.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 11 | 63.6 | 149.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 87 | 502.7 | 804.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 69.3 | 99.2 | 246.0 |
Abington, MA Cost Of Living
132
Abington's Overall Cost Of Living
Abington's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Abington | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 132 | 100 | |
| Services | 127 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 115 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 119 | 123 | 100 | |
| Housing | 152 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 109 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 121 | 116 | 100 | |
Rankings for Abington in Massachusetts
Map Of Abington, MA
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Population over time in Abington
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 16,557 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 16,330 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 16,275 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 16,196 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 16,112 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 16,081 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 16,009 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 15,930 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 15,841 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 15,704 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Abington
| Race | Abington | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.7% | 70.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.5% | 6.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.7% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 12.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Abington
| Gender | Abington | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 52.3% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Abington for adults over 25
| Education | Abington | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Abington, Massachusetts
| Income | Abington | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.3% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.7% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.9% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.7% | 6.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.9% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.9% | 13.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.7% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 26.3% | 18.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.0% | 10.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.5% | 14.3% | 8.3% |
