At a Glance
Median Income
$95,047
$46,876 per capita
Home Value
$485,400
Zillow: $577,911
Median Rent
$1,721/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
421/100K
1,043/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.6%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
12.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marlborough a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 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 5.6% (56% 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 $577,911. 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 421 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,043/100K. 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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 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 Born29.4%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$95,047
Per Capita$46,876
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$240,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,187
Housing
B+
Home Value$485,400
Rent$1,721
Ownership56.2%
Zillow$577,911
Housing Units17,416
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent421/100K
Property1,043/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault361/100K
Burglary120/100K
Health
Obesity26.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death4,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain49.7 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.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
29.4% 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.