What are the schools like in Abington, MA?

Abington is served primarily by Abington. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.

What is the median household income in Abington?

The median household income in Abington, MA is $120,535 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Abington, MA?

Abington has an average high temperature of 38.7°F in January and 84.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.3 inches.

Abington, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Abington, MA affordable or expensive?

Abington's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Abington is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $476,600 and the median rent is $1,419 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Abington, MA?

Abington has a violent crime rate of 231.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1361.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Abington, MA a Good Place to Live?

Abington is a small city of 17,003 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $120,535 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Abington stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Abington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Abington city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.6

Abington's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Abington costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Abington, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$476,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,419	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$120,535	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Abington's violent crime rate is 231.7 per 100,000 residents — 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

231.7 /100k

Property Crime

1361.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Abington is served primarily by Abington. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Abington, MA	National Avg
School District	Abington	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Abington sees average highs of 38.7°F in January and 84.2°F in July, with 50.2 inches of annual precipitation and 34.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Abington, MA
Average High — January	38.7°F
Average High — July	84.2°F
Annual Precipitation	50.2"
Annual Snowfall	34.3"

Demographics

Metric	Abington, MA	National Avg
Population	17,003	—
Median Age	40.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.0%	18.9%
Asian	2.9%	6.3%
Under 18	23.3%	22.2%
65 and over	12.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Holbrook, MA 3 mi Brockton, MA 4 mi Weymouth Town, MA 6 mi Hanson, MA 7 mi Randolph Town, MA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Abington

Abington, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

02351

Abington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abington, MA affordable or expensive?

Abington's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Abington roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $476,600 and median rent is $1,419/month.

What is the crime rate in Abington, MA?

Abington's violent crime rate is 231.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1361.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Abington?

Public schools in Abington are operated by Abington. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 40.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Abington, MA a good place to live?

Abington, MA has a population of 17,003, a median household income of $120,535, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Abington?

Abington averages 38.7°F in January and 84.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.2 inches with about 34.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Abington?

Abington, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02351.

What is the population of Abington?

The population of Abington, Massachusetts is 17,003 with a median age of 40.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Abington?

Key numbers for living in Abington: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $476,600, median household income $120,535, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Abington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.