Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
18%
Marlborough
Marlborough, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,342
Population
41,497
Renter Mix
47% Rent
New England small town packs a lot of charm
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Marlborough, located in MetroWest Massachusetts, offers renters a blend of history and contemporary living. Positioned at the intersection of I-495, I-290, and the Massachusetts Turnpike, the city provides convenient access to both Boston and Worcester. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate Lake Williams and Fort Meadow Reservoir, while the housing market includes apartments in the Southwest Quadrant and residences near downtown. One-bedroom apartments rent for $2,430 per month, with two-bedroom units at $2,810.
Downtown Marlborough along Main Street features local shops and restaurants, while the Southwest Quadrant serves as a commercial center. The New England Sports Center, housing multiple ice rinks, stands as a regional attraction. The city's educational landscape includes several elementary schools and the Advanced Math & Science Academy Charter School, with higher education options available throughout the greater Boston region.
Explore the City
The stage at Union Common Park in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Soccer field in the Marlborough community at Korean Veterans Field.
The Marlborough City Hall is located downtown.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$90,457
Average: $114,236
Education
13,909
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
24,416
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Marlborough has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
47%
Non-Renters
53%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Marlborough, MA is $1,620 for a studio, $2,331 for one bedroom, $2,677 for two bedrooms, and $3,382 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Marlborough has decreased by -3.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,331/month
788 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Marlborough, MA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Goodnow Brothers Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
773 Students
Public
Grades K-5
648 Students
Public
Grades K-5
472 Students
Public
Grades K-5
525 Students
Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School
Public
Grades 6-12
963 Students
1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School
Public
Grades 6-8
944 Students
Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School
Public
Grades 6-12
963 Students
Assabet Valley Vocational High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,131 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
814 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Felton Conservation Area
- Cedar Hill and Sawink Farm Reservation
- Wilfred J. Turenne Wildlife Habitat
- Memorial Forest
- Walkup And Robinson Memorial Reservation
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.