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Boxborough, MA

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A charming farm town with seeded American roots – this is Boxborough

Farming Massachusetts Historic Agriculture

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.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Boxborough, MA is $2,282 for one bedroom, $2,684 for two bedrooms, and $4,169 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boxborough has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,282/month
798 Sq Ft
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Transportation

18

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

20

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Blanchard Memorial School

Public

Grades K-6

506 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

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

Airports

  • Worcester Regional
  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Methodology

† 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 February 2025.