Boxford, MA01921

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$1,045,000
3.3% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$191,000
9.3% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
34
27.0% Shorter than last year
Home Price Forecast
1.4%
Median Rent
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1-Bed Rent
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2-Bed Rent
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3-Bed Rent
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Property Listings — Boxford, MA

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Boxford, MA is 34. This is a decrease of -27.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 26.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$1,260,0003.0%
Listing Count
230.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.2%0.0%
Days on Market
34-27.0%
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Demographics — Boxford, MA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Boxford, MA has a population of 8,230, which has remained stable by -0.5% over the past 5 years. Boxford, MA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.0% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 69.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 19.0% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
8,230-0.5%
% Under 18
24.0%-2.4%
% Seniors
20.6%19.1%
% WFH
19.0%79.2%
% w/ College Degree
69.2%8.6%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Boxford, MA is a predominantly white area, with 91.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Boxford, MA is hispanic, making up 2.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.3% of the population in Boxford, MA, and this percentage has increased by 14.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
91.0%-1.9%
% Black
0.4%∞%
% Hispanic
2.6%136.4%
% Asian
1.0%-58.3%
% Foreign Born
6.3%14.5%
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Mortgage and Risk — Boxford, MA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 171 mortgage originations in Boxford, MA, of which 99.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 45.0%, with 4.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Boxford, MA. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
171
% Conventional Loans
99.0%
% Government Loans
1.0%
% Investor Loans
0.0%
% Second Loans
1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
8.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Boxford, MA

Boxford, MA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
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Total Units Section 8
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% Rentals under Section 8
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% Occupied Section 8
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Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 BedroomN/AN/A$2,140
2 BedroomN/AN/A$2,550
3 BedroomN/AN/A$3,080
4 BedroomN/AN/A$3,390

Affordability — Boxford, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio4.7
Median Home Price$1,045,000
Median Household Income$191,000

Boxford, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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