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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.

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High Points

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

Category Trophy
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, Massachusetts

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

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men 9 9
Well-Paid Single Women 9 8
Male Share of the Population 8 7
Age of the Population 6 2
Children Under 5 Years Old 6 8
Senior Citizens 5 4
Racial Diversity 4 9
Female Share of the Population 3 4

Families

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married 6 3
Average Household Size 5 4

Wealth

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income 8 7
College Educated Adults 8 7
People in Middle Class or Better 8 5
People Above Poverty 7 3

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home 6 4
Walking and Biking to Work 5 8
Public Transportation Use 4 5
Short Commute Times 4 7

Housing

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals 8 10
Seasonal and Vacation Housing 6 3
People Living Alone 6 8
Housing Recently Built 5 7
Affordability of Property Taxes 3 4
Affordability of Rents 3 2

Crime

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime 8 3
Low Violent Crime 5 2

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