At a Glance
Median Income
$65,800
$37,534 per capita
Home Value
$241,800
Zillow: $358,265
Median Rent
$1,004/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
48/100K
338/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.6%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marlborough a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 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 $65,800 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,534. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,280 business establishments, including 189 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marlborough is $241,800 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $358,265. Median rent is $1,004/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Marlborough reports 48 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 338/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
36.6% of adults in Marlborough hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marlborough has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population925
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density547/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,800
Per Capita$37,534
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,175M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
Housing
A+
Home Value$241,800
Rent$1,004
Ownership49.8%
Zillow$358,265
Housing Units512
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent48/100K
Property338/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault48/100K
Burglary48/100K
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,142/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain46.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation713 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.6%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Marlborough was built in 1938.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Manchester Boston Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 189 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.