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Boxborough, Massachusetts

town

At a glance

5,496
Population
$706,900
Median home value (all homes)
133% above U.S. median
$1,887/mo
Median rent
40% above U.S. median
$144,611
Median household income
84% above U.S. median
30.1 min
Average commute
99%
Homes with broadband
5.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 143 — 43% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing151% above
Goods & services0% above
Utilities2% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost12% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college14 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates96.7%
College graduates80.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Boxborough Economic Development Committee (EDC)
state Executive Office Of Housing and Economic Development
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
state Massachusetts Eco Dev Council
state Massachusetts Office of Business Development
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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