Town of Abington
Founded in 1712, the Town of Abington is a rural community of 10.17 square miles. The town is located
just 30 minutes south of Boston and has experienced substantial growth over the past several decades.
Once noted for manufacturing and agriculture, the town has retained its rural atmosphere. However, in recent years the town has given way to an increase in both
small- and medium- sized businesses.
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Abington Statistics
Town Clerk: (781) 982-2112
Website: www.Abingtonmass.com
Commonwealth Communities (Mass.Gov): Abington
2007 Tax Rates:
Residential 10.18
Commercial 10.80
Median Housing Price: $335,000
Median Family Income: $68,826
2007 Population: 15,503
Public Schools:
School Superintendent - (781) 982-2150
Total Enrollment 2007 - 2,369
Per Pupil Expenditure 2007 - $6,035
SAT Scores 2007:
Verbal - 504
Math - 513
Part. Rate - 70%
Plans of High School Graduates:
4-Year College - 52%
2-Year College - 31%
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