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Living in
Abington.
Abington is an unincorporated community in Plymouth County, MA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Abington
This is a place where Boston professionals and families have quietly built real lives without paying Boston prices. With a median home value around $539,600 and median household income at nearly $120,000, Abington offers something rare in the metro area — actual affordability relative to what you're getting. The town has evolved into a predominantly residential community with light manufacturing, meaning it's genuinely built for people to live, not just pass through.
Abington at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Foreign-Born
11.2%
Broadband Internet
93.4%
of households
Population Growth
+3.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.2% foreign-born, most often from Albania
Who lives in Abington: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Abington, the largest foreign-born group is from Albania (16.3%), and 6.6% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
22.2%
of residents
65 and Older
13.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.1%
of households
Married Couples
47.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.65
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for MA
Rent, home values, and income in Abington
Rent and home values here are close to the MA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,045
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1970
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $599,007 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MA
Unemployment in Abington
Unemployment in Plymouth County, which includes Abington, is close to the MA average.
Unemployment rate
Abington: Plymouth County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Plymouth County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Abington is about 3% of Plymouth County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Abington Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute33.2 min avg
How Abington residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Abington, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 54% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Abington runs 54% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
152.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,108.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Abington Police Department
Natural DisastersStrong Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Plymouth County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Plymouth County, which includes Abington, the most common type is strong wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9,200 |
| 2024 | 14 | High Wind | $19,000 |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $45,400 |
| 2022 | 25 | Strong Wind | $52,200 |
| 2021 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2020 | 37 | Strong Wind | $171,100 |
| 2019 | 35 | Strong Wind | $139,700 |
| 2018 | 31 | Strong Wind | $189,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Plymouth County, county-wide
Abington is about 3% of Plymouth County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Plymouth County, which includes Abington, is typically good — 308 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
308
per year
Moderate Days
56
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Plymouth County, county-wide
Abington is about 3% of Plymouth County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Abington has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.2"
Annual Snowfall
34.3"
Hot Days/Year
15
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
129
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
133
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 21°F | 4.02" |
| Feb | 41°F | 22°F | 3.62" |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 5.23" |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 4.53" |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 3.44" |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 4.13" |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 3.17" |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 3.60" |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 4.08" |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 4.96" |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 4.39" |
| Dec | 44°F | 26°F | 5.06" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Abington
Uninsured
3.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Abington's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Brockton
South Shore Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · South Weymouth
Good Samaritan Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Brockton
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Abington
Abington's student/teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 40.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Abington (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 7,829 students · in-state tuition $12,194 · 60% graduate · median earnings $61,441 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 4,235 students · in-state tuition $5,472 · 23% graduate · median earnings $50,480 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 2,300 students · in-state tuition $9,186 · 23% graduate · median earnings $55,527 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,780 students · in-state tuition $49,420 · 56% graduate · median earnings $69,321 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 525 students · in-state tuition $30,637 · 66% graduate · median earnings $84,123 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 185 students · in-state tuition $19,650 · 43% graduate · median earnings $62,057 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Adams National Historical Park, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Abington
Abington has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Adams National Historical Park (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
11 mi awayBoston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
14 mi awayFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
National Historic Site
18 mi awayBoston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site
19 mi awayBoston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
19 mi awayJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site
19 mi awayLongfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site
21 mi awaySaugus Iron Works National Historic Site
National Historic Site
25 mi awayPublic Libraries in Abington
Abington Public Library
600 Gliniewicz Way, Abington
Cities Near Abington
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Abington?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Abington FAQ
Is Abington, Massachusetts affordable?⌄
Abington's median rent is $1,724/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $125,400/year. Median home value is $539,600.
Is Abington, Massachusetts safe?⌄
Abington's violent crime rate was 153 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1108 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Abington, Massachusetts?⌄
Plymouth County, which includes Abington, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Abington, Massachusetts?⌄
The cost of living in Abington is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,724/month and median household income is $125,400/year. The median home value is $539,600. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Abington, Massachusetts?⌄
The average commute in Abington is 33 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from