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Boxborough

45 min to Boston
"Where Acton-Boxborough schools meet actual affordability"
Median Price
$1,032,250
$350/sqft
School Rating
9.4/10
Excellent
Appreciation
3.5%
per year
Commute
45 min
to downtown

Financing Considerations

Properties in Boxborough typically may qualify for high-balance conforming loans, though jumbo financing might be needed depending on exact property price.

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✨The Vibe

Tiny MetroWest town (pop. 5,500) that delivers elite Acton-Boxborough Regional Schools without Acton's $1.4M+ price tags—rural character meets top academics

What It's Really Like

Boxborough is the hidden gem for school-focused families on budgets. You get Acton-Boxborough Regional Schools (9.4/10 rating, consistently top 10 in state) at $1M median vs. $1.4M+ in Acton proper. The catch? It's tiny (5,500 people), deeply rural, and lacks any town center. But if your priority list starts and ends with "best schools for the money," this delivers.

Best For

  • ✓Families obsessed with school quality but realistic about budgets
  • ✓Commuters willing to sacrifice walkability for academic excellence
  • ✓People who want big lots and conservation land
  • ✓Those who value quiet, rural New England character

Avoid If

  • ✗You need walkability or local restaurants (this is car-dependent)
  • ✗You hate long commutes (45+ min to Boston)
  • ✗You want nightlife or urban energy
  • ✗You need diversity (93% white, tiny population)

🌟Highlights

🎓Acton-Boxborough Regional Schools (9.4/10)—elite academics
💰$1.03M median—$400K less than Acton for same schools
🌲Deeply rural with 1,000+ acres conservation land
🚌New Boxborough Connects bus service ($1/ride to South Acton station)
🏘️Mix of single-family homes and newer townhomes
📍I-495 access for reverse commuting to Burlington/Waltham

Insider Tips

  • 💡You're paying for Acton-Boxborough schools—verify your address zones to ABRSD
  • 💡No town center, no downtown—you'll drive to Acton or Hudson for everything
  • 💡Commute is 45+ min (drive to South Acton station + commuter rail)
  • 💡Boxborough Connects bus launched 2025—$1 ride to South Acton MBTA
  • 💡Fifer's Day (May) is the main community event
  • 💡Check lot sizes—some neighborhoods have 1+ acre lots
  • 💡Town is 93% white, very small—limited diversity
  • 💡Property taxes ~$12-13 per $1K (moderate for MetroWest)
  • 💡Schools are elite, but high school is in Acton (not in town)
  • 💡Great for families with kids, terrible for singles or young professionals

Demographics

Population
5,500
Median Age
44
Median Income
$167,000

Religious Community

Places of Worship
1
Churches
1
Historical Context: Oldest establishment dates to 1829• 1 established before 1900
Data Source: MassGIS 2025 (Updated 2025-02-03)
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