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Most would say Foxborough (or Foxboro) is a charming, aesthetically appealing, quiet town. Local sometimes refer to it as “the Gem of Norfolk County”. It’s a large town where roughly 1/ of the land is undeveloped, giving residents the suburbia and even rural feeling sometimes, despite the presence of Gillette Stadium, I-95, and Rt 1. Foxborough may be the most known for being the home of the New England Patriots NFL franchise, there are many other attraction in town too. Normandy Farms Campground, Xtreme Craze, The Comedy Scene, Mass Premier Courts, Ace Archers, Cheer Factor, Independent Sportsmen’s Club, and all the outdoor green-spaces to enjoy. Traditionally, Foxborough residents stay in their homes the same as the average homeowner. Some local athletes live in Foxborough.
Fun Facts
- 19.9 sq miles
- Named after Charles Fox – member of English Parliament who supported the Colonies leading up to the American Revolution
- Home to New England Patriots NFL franchise and New England Revolution MLS franchise
- 1 zip code
- State Gov’t – 1 Reps and 1 Senator
- Federal Gov’t – 4th district of MA
- Population grew by only 4,000 between 1970-2020
- Was home to Union Straw Works – the worlds largest straw hat factory until it burned
Red – Sellers Market
Grey – Neutral
Green – Buyers Market
Foxborough Market Data
Property Tax - $14.21/$1,000 of assessed value (Foxborough has a tax levy that's also used into calculating property taxes due in accordance with Proposition 2 1/2....it's best explained on the towns WEBSITE)
Meals Taax - 0.75% (in addition to state sales tax of 6.25%)
Room Occupancy Excise Tax - 6% (in addition to state room occupancy excise tax of 5.7%)
Water Rate - HERE
Sewer Rates - HERE
Calculate your estimated property tax, or anything else!
Ex: For a $450,000 home in Foxborough follow these 2 steps
Step 1. 14.21 x 450000 = #
Step 2. #/1000 = the property tax for that home
1 Fire Stations
1 Ambulance Station
39 Police Officers
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Sturdy Memorial Hospital is the closest for now, when Norwood Hospital reopens that will be a similar distance away.
24 Hour Animal Hospital
Tufts Veterinary Emergency Treatment in Walpole
1 station along 1 Commuter rail line
Easy Accessability to I-95 and I-495
There is no fixed route regular bus service, but there is GATRA for door to door transportation available to residents 60+
The Kraft Group
Kennedy-Donovan Center
Town of Foxborough
Rodman Ford
ConnectPay
Largest Employers in Foxborough
Foxborough Regional Charter School
TeamOps
The Sage School
American Electrical Testing
Red Oak Sourcing
Town Demographics
Activities
There are many youth and adult activities/sports available in Foxborough, more so than many other towns. There are many outdoor public green spaces and bodies of water to enjoy, most notably Gilbert Hills Forest and Neponset Reservoir. Foxborough has 1 golf course (Private w/occasional availability to the Public). There’s an annual Founders Day with a parade among other activities, as well as Memorial Day and Halloween parades worth mentioning. Patriot Place consistently has events happening, both for the private use of the stadium and free public/town events too (christmas tree lighting, 4th of July fireworks, etc). There is a lot to list, there’s a snapshot below of some, Foxborough also has an online events calendar HERE.
Notable Attractions & Events
- Gillette Stadium
- Gilbert Hills Forest
- Founders Day
- Halloween Parade
- Fall Harvest Festival
- Showcase Cinemas
- Nature Trail & Cranberry Bog
- Splitsville Bowling and TopGolf
- Neponset Reservoir
- Patriot Place Irish Festival
- Normandy Farms Campground
- Street Painting Festival
- Caroling on the Common
- Ace Archers
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