What are the schools like in Boxford, MA?

Boxford is served primarily by Boxford. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1.

What is the median household income in Boxford?

The median household income in Boxford, MA is $247,557 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Boxford, MA?

Boxford has an average high temperature of 35.0°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 47.8 inches.

Boxford, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Boxford, MA affordable or expensive?

Boxford's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Boxford is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $855,500 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Boxford, MA?

Boxford has a violent crime rate of 236.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 745.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Boxford, MA a Good Place to Live?

Boxford is a small town of 2,714 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $247,557 and a 5.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Boxford stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Boxford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Boxford city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.6

Boxford's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Boxford costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Boxford, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$855,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$247,557	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Boxford's violent crime rate is 236.7 per 100,000 residents — 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

236.7 /100k

Property Crime

745.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Boxford is served primarily by Boxford. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Boxford, MA	National Avg
School District	Boxford	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	73.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Boxford sees average highs of 35.0°F in January and 80.7°F in July, with 47.7 inches of annual precipitation and 47.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Boxford, MA
Average High — January	35.0°F
Average High — July	80.7°F
Annual Precipitation	47.7"
Annual Snowfall	47.8"

Demographics

Metric	Boxford, MA	National Avg
Population	2,714	—
Median Age	47.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	31.8%	22.2%
65 and over	18.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Topsfield, MA 2 mi Danvers, MA 6 mi Rowley, MA 7 mi Andover, MA 8 mi Ipswich, MA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Boxford

Boxford, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01921

Boxford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boxford, MA affordable or expensive?

Boxford's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Boxford roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $855,500 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Boxford, MA?

Boxford's violent crime rate is 236.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 745.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Boxford?

Public schools in Boxford are operated by Boxford. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 73.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Boxford, MA a good place to live?

Boxford, MA has a population of 2,714, a median household income of $247,557, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Boxford?

Boxford averages 35.0°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.7 inches with about 47.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Boxford?

Boxford, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01921.

What is the population of Boxford?

The population of Boxford, Massachusetts is 2,714 with a median age of 47.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Boxford?

Key numbers for living in Boxford: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $855,500, median household income $247,557, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Boxford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.