Abington, MA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 16,471 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Temperatures in Abington tend to be warm in the summer, with averages in the 70s, and cold in the winter, with averages in the 20s. Average annual rainfall is 48 inches, distributed evenly throughout the year.
Geography
The town is flanked by two waterways--the Beaver Brook on the west and the Shumatuscacant River on the east.
Recreation
Ames Nowell State Park, Island Grove Park, and Strawberry Valley golf course are located in the town.
Historical
The town was once a famous hub of the shoe industry, providing an estimated half of the shoes worn by the Union Army during the Civil War.
Economy
Though once known for its manufacturing and agriculture sectors, Abington is now primarily residential.
| Population [details] | 16,471 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 67.7% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 316.06 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 26.00% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 33.04 °F/11.41 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 81.04 °F/58.33 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 44.58 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 4 |
| Cost of living [details] | 122.1 |
| State sales tax | 5.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Boston (13.96 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | GENERAL EDWARD LAWRENCE LOGAN INTERNATIONAL (17.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Charitable activities and contributions, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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