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Marlborough, Massachusetts

Introduction to Marlborough, Massachusetts

Marlborough, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 8 miles NW of Framingham, Massachusetts and 25 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is in the Boston area. There are 36,255 residents in Marlborough.

Marlborough History

Marlborough, also known as Marlboro, was primarily inhabited by the Pennacook Native Americans. Marlborough got its name after the market town in Wiltshire, England. The first urban settlement took place in 1657. The city was officially incorporated in the year 1660. Marlborough was one of the renowned "Praying Indian Towns" because of the widespread impact of Christianity.

Marlborough and nearby Attractions

  • Marlborough Sewage Disposal
  • Millham Water Treatment Plant
  • Boroughs Shopping Plaza
  • Calvary Chapel Middlesex
  • Robin Hill Cemetery
  • Howe Pond

Things To Do In Marlborough

There are a number of renowned historical monuments throughout the Marlborough. The heritage buildings and temples indicate the rich culture of Marlborough. The malls and sports center also attracts tourists.

Marlborough Transportation

Air transportation is provided by Boston Logan International Airport.

Marlborough Higher Education

Framingham State College is one of the renowned colleges in the city of Marlborough.

High Points

Marlborough strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 11%Marlborough Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Marlborough Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Marlborough Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Marlborough, MA

Comparing Marlborough to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population87
Age of the Population62
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Senior Citizens54
Racial Diversity49
Female Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults87
People in Middle Class or Better85
People Above Poverty73

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home64
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use45
Short Commute Times47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63
People Living Alone68
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Affordability of Rents32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime83
Low Violent Crime52

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