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Foxborough, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Norfolk County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
6,356 Population 2,207/sq mi density
$83,162 Median Income $54,486 per capita
$523,200 Home Value $698,324 Zillow
$1,591 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
199 Violent Crime/100K 896 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$83,162 median income, 4.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$523,200 home value, $1,591/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
199 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Foxborough, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,162
11% above
$54,486 per capita
Home Value
$523,200
86% above
Zillow: $698,324
Median Rent
$1,591/mo
37% above
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
199/100K
48% below
896/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.4%
44% above
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.3%
24% below
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Foxborough Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Foxborough's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
111%
Home Value
186%
Rent
137%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
144%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
52%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Foxborough a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Foxborough residents earn a median household income of $83,162 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,486. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26,156 business establishments, including 1,720 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Foxborough is $523,200 , 86% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $698,324. Median rent is $1,591/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Foxborough reports 199 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 896/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

48.4% of adults in Foxborough hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% above the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Foxborough has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population6,356
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density2,207/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$83,162
Per Capita$54,486
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$75,071M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,625

Housing

B
Home Value$523,200
Rent$1,591
Ownership52.3%
Zillow$698,324
Housing Units2,953
Rent Burden32.6%

Crime

F
Violent199/100K
Property896/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault147/100K
Burglary102/100K

Health

Obesity24.3%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,629/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation282 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.4%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+19.2%
School Score7.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed235 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries38

Did You Know?

The median home in Foxborough was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 235 Mbps.
There are 1,720 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.