Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Boxborough, MA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,343
Population
5,628
Renter Mix
33% Rent
A charming farm town with seeded American roots – this is Boxborough
Farming
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Massachusetts
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Historic
About an hour out from Boston, in Middlesex County, is the suburban town of Boxborough. You may also see it spelled out as “Boxboro,” since government officials have adopted this spelling for its roadway signs and official documents. With its close proximity to Boston’s trendy 5-star restaurants, boutique shopping destinations, and American history artifacts, Boxborough is a great place to call home. Steele Farm is a favored spot for locals because of its breathtaking vistas, hills for sledding, and dog-friendly walking trails.
Boxborough was first inhabited by the Nipmuc and Pennacook tribes. In the 18th century, the land was then settled by farmers seeking fertile land to grow their crops. Today, farming and agriculture are still very much celebrated – every September residents gather at the harvest fair to revel the town’s legacy.
Commuting is easy for residents, thanks to I-495 and Route 111. Students in the area are serviced by the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$145,015
Average: $172,211
Education
3,147
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,281
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Boxborough has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
53%
Other Education
47%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Boxborough, MA is $2,335 for one bedroom, $2,856 for two bedrooms, and $4,414 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boxborough has decreased by -4.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,335/month
798 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
458 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Discovery Museums
- Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge
- Honey Pot Hill Orchards
- Nashoba Valley Ski Area
- Mass Audubon's Nashoba Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Worcester Regional
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.