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Living in Acton

Acton is one of the cities recorded in the United States. Acton had a population of 7,054 at the end of 2020. The city faced an unemployment rate of 3.27% at the end of 2024. A foreign population count of 1,180 was recorded at the end of 2024.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Acton?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Acton.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Acton yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent2,636 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12Community estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Acton?

The median gross salary is about 4,072 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)11

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Acton?

The unemployment rate is about 3.3 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 3.27 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Acton is 3.3%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Acton 3.3%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary4,072 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)11Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate3.27 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Acton. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Acton. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Acton's nearest airport was BUR, 33 km away and offered 12 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count12 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km33 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataBUR3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Acton. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Acton.

Climate and air quality

Acton's monthly mean temperatures were 7.7°C in January and 28.1°C in July. Acton's monthly precipitation totalled 24.9 mm in January and 2.7 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Acton average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND37°0°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Acton average monthly precipitation, mm01020304025382273031412926JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 15 · Feb 16.6 · Mar 19.7 · Apr 23 · May 27.8 · Jun 32.8 · Jul 36.5 · Aug 36.5 · Sep 33.1 · Oct 26.5 · Nov 19.6 · Dec 14.3 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI7Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 0.4 · Feb 2.3 · Mar 4.5 · Apr 7.3 · May 11.6 · Jun 15.5 · Jul 19.6 · Aug 18.9 · Sep 14.9 · Oct 9.2 · Nov 3.2 · Dec -0.2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI8Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 7.7 · Feb 9.4 · Mar 12.1 · Apr 15.2 · May 19.7 · Jun 24.1 · Jul 28.1 · Aug 27.7 · Sep 24 · Oct 17.9 · Nov 11.4 · Dec 7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI9Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 24.9 · Feb 37.8 · Mar 22.1 · Apr 6.6 · May 3.3 · Jun 0.4 · Jul 2.7 · Aug 0.7 · Sep 4 · Oct 12 · Nov 9.1 · Dec 25.9 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm149.5 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)10Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Max Temp C Jul36.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)7Official · nearest-station reading
Average annual temperature17 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)9Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Min Temp C Jan0.4 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)8Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Lake Shore7,056 residentsPacific7,056 residentsLinwood7,051 residentsDunbar7,050 residentsMaize7,059 residentsMilltown borough7,059 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of Acton was 101.7 km² at the end of 2025. Acton had a population density of 77.5 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Acton?

The published population was 7,054 people in April 2020. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Acton residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport83.3%Foreign residents16.7%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area101.7 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)5Official
Foreign-resident share14.97 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Foreign residents1,180 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population density77.5 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population7,054 people31 Dec 2020California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1Official

Is Acton a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker38%strong on work, weak on safety · range 27–49%
Skilled employee48%strong on work, weak on safety · range 38–58%
Student35%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 23–47%
Family41%strong on family, weak on safety · range 29–53%
Retirement34%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 20–48%
Foreign residents1,180 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population7,054 people31 Dec 2020Official source · California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)
Median monthly rent2,636 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary4,072 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate3.27 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Average annual temperature17 °C31 Dec 1991Official source · NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Acton when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Acton?

The published population was 7,054 people in April 2020. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS).

What is the typical salary in Acton?

The median gross salary is about 4,072 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Acton?

The unemployment rate is about 3.3 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Acton?

1,180 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Acton a good place to live?

Acton may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Acton (CA), United States: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/acton-ca-037/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Acton (CA), United States: rent, salary},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS) services2.arcgis.com · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  7. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  2. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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