Boxborough, MA

Boxborough, Massachusetts

Boxborough, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 14 miles SW of Lowell, Massachusetts (center to center) and 24 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 4,868 people in the town.

The People and Families of Boxborough

In Boxborough, about 66% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Boxborough than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Boxborough had a median family income of $110,572. Boxborough has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Boxborough living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Boxborough, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($13,250) in Boxborough. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Boxborough Housing

Approximately 71% of housing in Boxborough is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Boxborough. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Boxborough, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Boxborough strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Boxborough, MA

Comparing Boxborough to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Boxborough Almanac

Boxborough Climate

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Boxborough Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Boxborough, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

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