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Foxborough, MA


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Foxborough, Massachusetts

Introduction to Foxborough, Massachusetts

Foxborough, Massachusetts, in Norfolk county, is 12 miles W of Brockton, Massachusetts and 22 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is conveniently located inside the Boston metropolitan area. There are an estimated 16,246 people in Foxborough.

Foxborough History

The town of Foxborough is named after Charles James Fox, a Whig Member of the British Parliament. Foxborough was first settled in 1704. It was the birthplace of the world's largest straw hat factory, Union Straw Works. This factory was founded by local businessman E.P. Carpenter. The town of Foxborough was incorporated in 1778.

Foxborough and nearby Attractions

  • Foxborough State Forest
  • F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
  • Orpheum Theater
  • Gillette Stadium
  • Patriot Place
  • Ace Archers
  • Funway USA

Things To Do In Foxborough

There are a number of historic sites within the town of Foxborough. The town also offers golf courses, a shopping and entertainment complex, bumper boats, go-karts, batting cages, a public shooting area, hiking and biking, horseback riding, a rock wall and a cross country skiing course. The home of the New England Patriots, Gillette Stadium, is also in Foxborough. In addition, Foxborough organizes the Three Stooges film festival every year.

Foxborough Transportation

Boston Logan International Airport serves the area.

Foxborough Higher Education

The nearby college is Stonehill College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Foxborough Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Foxborough Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Foxborough Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Foxborough Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Foxborough People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Foxborough Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Foxborough Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Foxborough College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Foxborough, MA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population86
Age of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home64
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Housing Recently Built56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Affordability of Rents23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime43

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