The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01921 sells for about $1,070,000, or $343 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 27 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $776 a month.
ZIP 01921 — Boxford
The Boxford housing market remains highly competitive with low inventory and high price points, reflecting its status as a premium residential destination. While year-over-year price growth is modest, the market is supported by strong demand from affluent buyers seeking space and quality schools. Current conditions are stable, though the high price-to-rent ratio limits investment appeal for traditional landlords.
This ZIP is best suited for affluent families and professionals seeking a quiet, rural-suburban lifestyle with high-quality schools and significant privacy, while accepting longer commutes to urban centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 27 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 3.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 01921, Essex County MA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Boxford maintains a low crime rate, consistently ranking as one of the safer communities in Massachusetts compared to regional and national averages.
The town is served by the highly-rated Masconomet Regional School District, which is widely recognized for academic excellence and strong college preparatory programs.
The area faces standard New England climate risks, including winter storm impacts and occasional heavy precipitation, with localized flood risks in low-lying areas near wetlands.
Economic momentum is driven by its status as a high-end residential enclave for professionals commuting to the Greater Boston and North Shore employment hubs.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level by the Town of Boxford, with rates determined annually based on the town's budget requirements and property valuations.
Residents primarily commute by car to Boston or nearby North Shore employment centers via I-95 and Route 1, with limited direct public transit access.
The area features extensive conservation land, including the Boxford State Forest and various hiking trails, alongside local golf courses and proximity to coastal North Shore amenities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand, with limited multi-family housing options and a high price-to-rent ratio.
The local economy is primarily residential, with residents largely employed in white-collar sectors including management, professional services, and technology in the Greater Boston area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with I-95 serving as the primary artery for regional access.
Development is strictly managed through local zoning to preserve the town's rural character, with minimal large-scale commercial projects.
The Essex County assessment regime is managed at the municipal level by the Town of Boxford Assessor's office.
Parcels are subject to the Masconomet Regional School District and local municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and storm risk profiles common to the New England coastal region.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Canobie Lake Park4.514.4 mi
- Boda Borg Boston4.717.5 mi
- K1 Speed Boston-Wilmington4.210.1 mi
- Dave & Buster's Woburn4.113.6 mi
- Nova Adventure Park4.511.9 mi
- Canobie Lake Park4.514.4 mi
- Hammond Castle Museum4.617.5 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.714.4 mi
- Tsongas Center4.515.3 mi
- Kowloon Restaurant4.214.4 mi
- Salem Witch Museum3.812.3 mi
- AMC Methuen 204.38.7 mi
- Castle Hill on the Crane Estate4.712 mi
- The Witch House at Salem4.312.2 mi
- K1 Speed Boston-Wilmington4.210.1 mi
- Salem Witch Museum3.812.3 mi
- Hammond Castle Museum4.617.5 mi
- Peabody Essex Museum4.712.4 mi
- Castle Hill on the Crane Estate4.712 mi
- The Witch House at Salem4.312.2 mi
- Salem Witch Trials Memorial4.612.4 mi
- Salem Willows Park4.612.2 mi
- Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary4.95.7 mi
- Salem Common4.712.3 mi
- Endicott Park4.87.6 mi
- Pickering Wharf Marina4.612.6 mi
- Boston Yacht Club4.714.7 mi
- Jubilee Yacht Club Inc4.611.7 mi
- Crescent Yacht Club4.47.3 mi
- Northshore Mall4.410 mi
- The Mall at Rockingham Park4.412.7 mi
- Tuscan Village4.412.6 mi
- Liberty Tree Mall3.99.4 mi
- MarketStreet Lynnfield4.511.1 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.121.5 mi
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport4.627.6 mi
- Portsmouth International Airport4.629.8 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.519.8 mi
- The Lounge3.421.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large protected area offering extensive hiking and nature trails.
Historic farm and community staple for local produce.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.