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Boxford, MA

Boxford, MA.

Population: 8,250 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Boxford, MA is $1.08M — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $360,000 after a median 7 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, icestorm, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.08M

Median home value

+1.0%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.08M
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+12.0%
5-year appreciation
+26.2%
10-year appreciation
+78.2%
All-time peak (2025-12)
$1.09M
House Price Index (state)
467.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$360,000
Median list price
$1.30M
Median price per sqft
$250
1-year sale-price change
-69.0%
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
23
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
12

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,278/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,597/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,044/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,658/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,067/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Boxford, Masconomet
Schools include
Harry Lee Cole, Spofford Pond, Masconomet Regional Middle School, Masconomet Regional High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, iceStorm, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Groveland Wells (5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.6 in
Annual snowfall
64.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
243
Days with Moderate air quality
120
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
59,669
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
62,496

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
12
Nearest national park
Salem Maritime National Historical Park (13 mi)
National parks include
Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, Lowell National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
BEDFORD VA MEDICAL CENTER, ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL, NORTHEAST HOSPITAL CORPORATION
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,231 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
39.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.5%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
90.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
280,970
Average weekly wage
$1,422
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
267

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BoxfordState medianUS median
Median home value$1.08M$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$360,000$585,000$325,000
Median days on market7 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Boxford, MA?
$1.08M.
What is the median sale price in Boxford, MA?
$360,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Boxford, MA?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is typical rent in Boxford, MA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,044/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Boxford, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Boxford, MA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Boxford, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Boxford, MA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Boxford, MA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Groveland Wells, 5 mi.
How many schools serve Boxford, MA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Boxford, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Boxford, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Boxford, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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