Your Guide to Buying a Home in Acton, MA

Buying a Home in Acton, Massachusetts

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Acton is located in Middlesex County

Population: 19,206 ACTON - The blending of an historic colonial heritage with a thriving business and high-tech community. Located 26 miles west of Boston just off Routes 2 and 495, this historic town is in the heart of the Northeast's high-tech, tourism and commercial areas, yet scenic and suburban in character.

Schools - Acton's outstanding public schools consist of five elementary schools (K-6), 1 Regional Jr. High (7 & 8 with Boxboro) and a Regional Sr. High (9-12 with Boxboro) Standardized test scores are well above the State and National averages with 93% graduating students going on to college and technical schools. Acton elementery schools' MCAS scores ranked second out of 373 districts while the regional schools ranked fourth.

Acton is a suburban community located 25 miles northwest of Boston. Although Acton's population has almost tripled in the last three decades, the town has retained much of its rural New England character, as evidenced by the traditional town center and green, with fine examples of historic architecture, and the stone walls and tree-lined country roads. However, Acton is well prepared for the 21st century. Acton affords a full range of services to its residents and businesses, including an active town government, top-notch libraries, a nationally accredited police department, a full-time fire department, and local and regional school systems that are ranked among the top in the state.

Commerce continues to thrive and grow in Acton due in large part to its prime location along Routes 2, 27 and 111, the commuter train stop, and its proximity to Route 495. A wide range of retail stores and services, a community theater, various types of commercial recreation and several museums, can all be found in Acton.