Living in Boxford, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Boxford · Census data 2020–2024
Boxford has 8,208 residents with a median age of 49.1. The median household income is $200,871 (93% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $907,000, the median rent is $776/month.
Boxford at a glance
- Population
- 8,208
- Median age
- 49.1State: 40
- Median household income
- $200,871State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $907,000State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $776/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 94.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Boxford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 93% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 61% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Boxford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Boxford the median home value is $907,000, 173% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $776 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,977 a month in housing costs.
Boxford median household income
The median household income in Boxford is $200,871 and the income per person is $89,974. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Boxford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,889
- Owner-occupied
- 94.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.1%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.97
Boxford demographics
- Population
- 8,208
- Median age
- 49.1
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.2%
- Households
- 2,762
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Boxford ›
Education in Boxford
70.9% of adults 25 and older in Boxford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 29.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Boxford
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 21.6%
- Drive alone
- 69.3%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Boxford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxford | 8,208 | $200,871 | $907,000 | $776 |
| North Andover | 31,490 | $140,670 | $732,900 | $2,223 |
| Georgetown | 8,474 | $151,595 | $651,200 | $2,223 |
| Groveland | 6,777 | $141,487 | $610,900 | $1,825 |
| Middleton | 9,816 | $167,402 | $742,700 | $1,407 |
| Topsfield | 6,564 | $195,718 | $853,400 | $1,115 |
| Lawrence | 88,736 | $60,433 | $415,200 | $1,662 |
| Andover | 36,652 | $172,606 | $855,600 | $2,201 |
| Haverhill | 67,698 | $88,326 | $453,900 | $1,668 |
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What is the median household income in Boxford, MA?
The median household income in Boxford is $200,871, 93% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Boxford?
The median home value in Boxford is $907,000, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Boxford?
The median gross rent in Boxford is $776 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Boxford, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 93% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 61% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Boxford?
The median age in Boxford is 49.1 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Boxford?
The average commute to work in Boxford is 31 minutes; 21.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Boxford?
The unemployment rate in Boxford is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Boxford?
70.9% of adults in Boxford have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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