With a population of approximately 8,000 spread over 24 square miles, Boxford is a sparsely populated community of large-lot single family homes and winding, rural roads. The Boxford Athletic Association manages several ball fields and a large swimming pond. The many trails running through town make it popular with hikers and horse lovers. The community enjoys its quiet existence and does not actively seek commercial development.
Helpful Links
Town of Boxford Website
State Information Page for Boxford
State Legislators
Senator Bruce E. Tarr
Representative Bradford Hill:- precincts one and three
Representative Barbara L'Italien:- precinct two
Boxford Statistics
| Land Area |
square miles |
24.0
|
| Population Estimate |
2006 |
8,127
|
| Labor Market |
May 2007 |
|
| Labor Force |
|
4,224
|
| Employed |
|
4,059
|
| Unemployed |
|
165
|
| Rate |
|
3.9%
|
| Tax Rate |
FY 2007 |
|
| Residential |
|
10.46
|
| Commercial/Industrial |
|
10.46
|
| Median Single Family Housing Price |
2007 thru May |
$560,000
|
| Affordable Housing Inventory |
July 2007 |
0.7%
|
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|
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| Detailed 2000 Census Data |
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Boxford.xls
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Boxford Trail Maps
Barker Road Connection
Camp Denison Trail
Wildcat Conservation Area and Alpers Woodlot Trail
