At a Glance
Median Income
$238,375
$96,876 per capita
Home Value
$977,400
Zillow: $1,037,256
Violent Crime
0/100K
156/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
72.0%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
7.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Boxford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boxford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boxford a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boxford residents earn a median household income of $238,375 , which is 217% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $96,876. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,628 business establishments, including 1,878 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boxford is $977,400 , 247% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,037,256. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Boxford reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 156/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
72.0% of adults in Boxford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(114% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boxford has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population2,325
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density434/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$238,375
Per Capita$96,876
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453
Housing
A
Home Value$977,400
Rent
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$1,037,256
Housing Units953
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property156/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary24/100K
Health
Obesity25.5%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking7.6%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain44.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation109 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+72.0%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+33.4%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries38
Did You Know?
The median home in Boxford was built in 1965.
21.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Beverly Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 1,878 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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