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Moving to Abington, MA
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About Abington
Abington is a historic South Shore town (incorporated 1712) of about 17,000 residents, known for its classic New England town-center feel, affordable-by-the-area housing, and easy commuter-rail access. Housing is mostly colonials, capes, and ranches on modest lots, with some newer subdivisions.
Home prices in Abington
The median listing price in Abington is $530,000.
Top places in Abington
- Island Grove Park — town park on Island Grove Pond with a bandstand, playground, and summer concerts.
- Ames Nowell State Park — 700+ acres of woods, ponds, and trails for hiking, fishing, and mountain biking.
- Downtown Abington — shops and restaurants along North Avenue near the train station.
- Dyer Memorial Library — the town's public library and local history archive.
- Strawberry Valley Golf Course — public golf in town.
- Historical Society of Old Abington — local history museum (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Abington
- MBTA Kingston Line with an in-town station: Abington (per the MBTA station list, read September 24, 2026).
- Typical weekday ride to South Station: approximately 40–50 minutes (approximate; varies by train).
- Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~30–40 minutes via Route 3/Route 18 (no-traffic routing; longer at rush hour).
Schools in Abington
Public schools: Abington Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Abington FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Abington, MA?
The median listing price in Abington is $530,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Abington, MA?
MBTA Kingston Line with an in-town station: Abington (per the MBTA station list, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Abington, MA?
Abington is served by Abington Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.