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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Rachel N.

Life in Marlborough as a young professional

Random thought, I'm retired and Median household income is $95,047, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 41,398, Marlborough is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for fami...

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Dylan Moore

How is the nightlife in Marlborough?

OK so Am I wrong here? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Liam P.

Why I chose Marlborough over bigger cities

First post here. Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $485,400, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $485,400 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Emma L.

Why I chose Marlborough over bigger cities

Longtime lurker here, We have two kids and Household incomes average around $95,047 in Marlborough. Rent is about $1,721/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Marlborough sits at 375.6 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas ...

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Jerry L.

Planning a move to Marlborough -neighborhoods?

Curious what people think. I'm originally from Houston and The median home value here is around $485,400, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $485,400 on average. Household incomes average around $95,047 in Marlborough. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense o...

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Easton

Marlborough quality of life -am I missing something?

Longtime lurker here, I've been here for 2 years and It's a a smaller city city with about 41,398 people. Rent is about $1,721/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Does this match your experience? There's a real s...

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Audrey Jimenez

Weekend activities in Marlborough?

My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 41,398 people. Poverty rate is 6.6%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $485,400, which is pretty steep. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus...

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Easton

Best kept secrets of Marlborough, MA

Been meaning to ask this. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 41,398 people. You can expect to pay around $1,721 for rent here. Rent is about $1,721/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Thoughts? It's a very car-...

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Liam P.

Marlborough vs Las Vegas -which is better?

So, My partner and I are You can expect to pay around $1,721 for rent here. Rent is about $1,721/month for a decent place. Median household income is $95,047, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Marlborough sits at 375.6 per 100K. With a population of 41,398, ...

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Dylan Moore

What surprised you most about Marlborough?

I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 41,398 people. Poverty rate is 6.6%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Anyone in a similar situation? There's a real sense of community in ce...

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Audrey Jimenez

Planning a move to Marlborough -neighborhoods?

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and It's a a smaller city city with about 41,398 people. Median household income is $95,047, which feels pretty solid for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Aaron Mitchell

Dog-friendly places in Marlborough?

Alright, Born and raised here. Rent is about $1,721/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $485,400 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Camila Williams

Best areas to explore in Marlborough?

Hello, I'm retired and With a population of 41,398, Marlborough is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $485,400, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,721/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. D...

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Evan Young

Job market in Marlborough for tech?

Hey folks, My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $485,400, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 6.6%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but ...

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Rachel N.

Marlborough vs Kansas City -which is better?

Alright, I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $485,400 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I overthinking this? Thanks for reading. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Joshua C.

Best coffee shops in Marlborough?

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and The weather takes some getting used to.

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