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Marlborough, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Middlesex County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
41,398 Population 1,985/sq mi density
$95,047 Median Income $46,876 per capita
$485,400 Home Value $567,194 Zillow
$1,721 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
376 Violent Crime/100K 1,336 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$95,047 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$485,400 home value, $1,721/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
376 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Marlborough, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,047
26% above
$46,876 per capita
Home Value
$485,400
72% above
Zillow: $567,194
Median Rent
$1,721/mo
48% above
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
376/100K
1% below
1,336/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.6%
20% above
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
17% below
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Marlborough Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Marlborough's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
126%
Home Value
172%
Rent
148%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
120%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
99%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marlborough a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Marlborough residents earn a median household income of $95,047 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,876. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,457 business establishments, including 3,917 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marlborough is $485,400 , 72% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $567,194. Median rent is $1,721/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Safety & Crime

Marlborough reports 376 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,336/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

40.6% of adults in Marlborough hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marlborough has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population41,398
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,985/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,047
Per Capita$46,876
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$240,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,187

Housing

B+
Home Value$485,400
Rent$1,721
Ownership56.2%
Zillow$567,194
Housing Units17,416
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

F
Violent376/100K
Property1,336/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault295/100K
Burglary176/100K

Health

Obesity26.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death4,416/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation453 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.6%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+16.9%
School Score7.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 29% / D 68%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed248 Mbps
EV Stations91
Libraries71

Did You Know?

Marlborough was founded in 1657.
The median home in Marlborough was built in 1972.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 248 Mbps.
There are 3,917 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 74 fatal vehicle crashes.