Acushnet Center is a small town of 3,164 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $67,333
and a 7.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is
1% above the national average.
Strengths:
Acushnet Center stands out for short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Acushnet Center is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Acushnet Center 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: 100.9
Acushnet Center's overall cost of living index is 100.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Acushnet Center costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.
Metric
Acushnet Center, MA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$285,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$959
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,333
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Acushnet Center's violent crime rate is 262.2 per 100,000 residents
— 31% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
262.2 /100k
Property Crime
686.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Acushnet Center is served primarily by Acushnet.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Acushnet Center, MA
National Avg
School District
Acushnet
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Acushnet Center sees average highs of 39.1°F in January
and 82.5°F in July,
with 45.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 32.5 inches of snow per year.
Acushnet Center's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Acushnet Center roughly 1% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $285,100 and median rent is $959/month.
Acushnet Center's violent crime rate is 262.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 686.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Acushnet Center are operated by Acushnet.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 12.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Acushnet Center, MA has a population of 3,164, a median household income of $67,333, and an unemployment rate of 7.8%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Acushnet Center averages 39.1°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.9 inches
with about 32.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Acushnet Center, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02743.
The population of Acushnet Center, Massachusetts is 3,164 with a median age of 47.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Acushnet Center: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $285,100, median household income $67,333, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Acushnet Center side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
