Cost of Living in Foxborough, MA

Population 18,516 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023

168
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Foxborough sits 91% above the national median — $582,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $108,559 (46% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros. At 6.5%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Located 11 miles west of Brockton, Foxborough falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 44% higher than Brockton's $406,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 191
Rent 134

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Foxborough

The median home value in Foxborough is $581,900 — 91% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,763/month, 34% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $108,559/year is 46% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average of 4.8%. Massachusetts's top state income tax rate is 9.0% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. The climate averages highs of 62.9°F and lows of 41.0°F. Overall, Foxborough has a cost of living index of 168 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 68% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$581,900
91% above avg
Median Rent
$1,763/mo
34% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
27.5x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.2%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$2,263
1 BR
$2,394
2 BR
$2,837
3 BR
$3,418
4 BR
$3,761
Owner-occupied 73.0%
Renter-occupied 27.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,763
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,377/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
31.5 min
17% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.5%
Carpooled
5.5%
Public transit
3.3%
Walked
0.9%
Work from home
14.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 9.0%
Total Sales Tax 6.3%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.2%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$108,559
46% above avg
Per Capita Income
$62,746
Unemployment Rate
6.5%
35% above avg
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 35.0%
Graduate degree 23.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.4
Male median age 45.2
Female median age 42.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
62.9°F
Avg Low
41.0°F
Annual Precip
43.9"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404249617180868477665544
Low °F 212230394857636152413426
Precip" 3.412.803.723.963.303.923.033.633.824.543.694.09

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 41 — Good
75.6%
Good air days/yr
136
Max AQI recorded
135
PM2.5 days
229
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

96%
4-Year Graduation Rate
12.5:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
2,554
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Foxborough, MA?

Foxborough has a cost index of 168 (100 = national average). It is 68% above the national average.

What is average rent in Foxborough, MA?

The median gross rent in Foxborough is $1,763 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Foxborough?

The median home value in Foxborough is $581,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Foxborough?

The median household income in Foxborough is $108,559 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Foxborough, MA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Foxborough is 6.3%. The Massachusetts state income tax top rate is 9.0%.

Is Foxborough, MA affordable?

Foxborough is above average in cost of living, with an index of 168 — about 68% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Foxborough?

Foxborough has average high temperatures of 62.9°F and average lows of 41.0°F. Annual precipitation is 43.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Foxborough at a Glance

Population
18,516
Median Income
$108,559
Home Value
$581,900
Median Rent
$1,763/mo
Unemployment
6.5%
Avg High Temp
62.9°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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