Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
19%
Bolton, MA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,601
Population
5,785
Renter Mix
6% Rent
A vibrant community set amongst incredible New England cities
Rural
•
Scenic
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Close-Knit
Nestled between Worcester and Boston and just north of Marlborough, Bolton is a picturesque New England community full of charming homes and incredible landscapes. You won’t find a sprawling shopping center here. Instead, the Massachusetts countryside is all around you. Nature trails provide hiking opportunities while colorful homes overlook farmland and conservation areas. Despite its rural appearance, there are plenty of apartment communities and rentals in Bolton. Cafes, restaurants, and even wineries are located along or near Main Street.
Residents praise Bolton for its close-knit community and friendly neighbors. Outside of the peace and quiet, Marlborough is just a 13-minute drive south, Worcester 25 minutes, and Boston is a little less than an hour to the east thanks to Interstate 495.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$175,949
Average: $194,769
Education
2,932
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,131
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bolton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
6%
Non-Renters
94%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
49%
Other Education
51%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Bolton, MA is $2,603 for one bedroom, $3,215 for two bedrooms, and $4,002 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bolton has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,603/month
806 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bolton, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
728 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
728 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
834 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge
- Honey Pot Hill Orchards
- Mount Pisgah Conservation Area
- Felton Conservation Area
- The Discovery Museums
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Worcester Regional
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.