Boxford, Massachusetts is a residential community in Essex County. Predominantly rural in nature, Boxford maintains its small-town ambiance with a minimum lot size of 2 acres, which has been unchanged since 1949. Boxford is a nature lover's paradise, with conservation area woods, forests and fields woven throughout the community.

Baldpate Pond State Park, Bald Hill conservation area and Boxford State Forest are excellent spots for bird watching, cross-country skiing and hiking. The many trails running through the town make it popular with hikers and horse lovers. The Boxford Athletic Association manages several ball fields and a large swimming pond in the summer for children of all ages.

Regarded as a rural executive community, Boxford is populated by professionals working in local communities as well as Boston. Its relaxed, idyllic atmosphere is a major attraction for those who wish to find a quiet suburb with a short commute to work. Boxford's schools enjoy an excellent reputation. Elementary and middle school aged children attend Boxford Schools and high school students attend the well-respected Masconomet Regional High Schools.