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Foxborough, MA

Foxborough is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States, in the Boston metropolitan area, about 22 miles (35 km) southwest of Boston. The population was 18,618 at the 2020 census. "Foxborough" is the official spelling of the town name per local government, but the abbreviated spelling "Foxboro" is common and is used by the United States Postal Service. Foxborough is best known as the site of Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL) and the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer (MLS).

Settled in 1704 and incorporated in 1778, the town of Foxborough was named for Charles James Fox, a Whig member of Parliament and a staunch supporter of the Colonies in the years leading up to the American Revolution. The town was once home to the world's largest straw hat factory. Founded by local businessman E.P. Carpenter, the Union Straw Works burned to the ground in the early 20th century. The town post office now stands on the site.

Foxborough was composed of small neighborhood communities until the early 1900s. These included Foxvale/Paineburgh, which remained semi-independent until the early twentieth century; Quaker Hill in South Foxborough; and Lakeview/Donkeyville in West Foxborough.

Schaefer Stadium (later known as Sullivan Stadium, then Foxboro Stadium) opened in 1971 as the home of the New England Patriots, after the football team spent its first eleven seasons playing at various stadiums in Boston. The family of Billy Sullivan owned both the Patriots and the stadium until they sold the team in 1988. The stadium, however, lapsed into bankruptcy and was then bought by paper magnate Robert Kraft. With Kraft in control of Foxboro Stadium, he prevented the Patriots from relocating to St. Louis in 1994 by refusing to let the team break their lease, then bought the Patriots outright. Kraft then founded the New England Revolution, one of the charter clubs of Major League Soccer, in 1996.

Gillette Stadium opened in 2002 as a replacement for Foxboro Stadium. The Patriot Place shopping plaza, built on land surrounding the stadium bought by Kraft, completed construction in 2009. The plaza includes a variety of restaurants, clothing stores, and other retailers.

Foxborough hosted multiple matches during the 1994 FIFA World Cup at Foxborough Stadium and will do so again during the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 20.9 sq mi (54.1 km2), of which 20.1 sq mi (52.0 km2) is land and 0.81 sq mi (2.1 km2) (3.88%) is water.

Foxborough is located at 42°3′54″N 71°14′52″W (42.065248, –71.247856). For the United States Census Bureau, the built-up central area of Foxborough known as the Foxborough Census Designated Place (CDP) has a total area of 7.6 km2 (3.0 mi2). 7.5 km2 (2.9 mi2) is land and 0.1 km2 (0.1 mi2) (1.69%) is water.

Foxborough places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. The Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center offers a top-notch medical staff and a full spectrum of high-quality, state-of-the-art healthcare services. Fit Factory Foxboro provides state-of-the-art gym facilities. Fitness enthusiasts can enjoy comprehensive workouts at LA Fitness while Orangetheory Fitness offers high-intensity interval training sessions. For yoga lovers, The Barre + Yoga Experience provides a combination of barre and yoga classes. Another great spot is Higher Ground Fitness, which focuses on functional training. Mental wellness can be nurtured with activities like Baby Goat Yoga at Happy Goats Farm.

Top Sites in Foxborough, MA are Patriot Place, Gillette Stadium, The Patriots Hall of Fame, and Foxborough Country Club.

ZIP Code: 02035. Area: 20.9 sq mi (54.1 km2). Area code: 508/774. Elevation: 87m. Population: 18,618 (2020).
 

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What is Foxborough MA famous for?

Foxborough, Massachusetts is most commonly known as the home to Gillette Stadium, the stomping ground of New England’s beloved Patriots, and a vast array of concerts during the summer months. A large outdoor shopping and entertainment complex can be found right next to the stadium. While “Foxborough” is the official spelling of the town name, “Foxboro” is also frequently used, specifically by the U.S. Postal Service.

What is the ethnicity of Foxborough, Massachusetts?

In 2022, there were 7.03 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.42k people) in Foxborough, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 628 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 575 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups. 6.34% of the people in Foxborough, MA are Hispanic (400 people).

Is Foxborough, MA a suburb of Boston?

Foxborough is a suburb of Boston with a population of 18,476. Foxborough is in Norfolk County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Foxborough offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Foxborough, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Foxborough and residents tend to be liberal.

Sources

Town of Foxborough

Wikipedia

Meet Boston

Niche

Data USA

Patriot Place 

Gillette Stadium 

The Patriots Hall of Fame 

Foxborough Country Club

Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center

Fit Factory Foxboro 

LA Fitness

Orangetheory Fitness

The Barre + Yoga Experience

Higher Ground Fitness

Happy Goats Farm

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