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Marlborough, NH


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Marlborough, New Hampshire

Marlborough, New Hampshire, in Cheshire county, is 38 miles W of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 69 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 2,009 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Marlborough

In Marlborough, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marlborough had a median family income of $50,927. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Marlborough.

Political Inclinations

Marlborough folks tended to give their money ($5,250) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Marlborough Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Marlborough that were owner-occupied was 74%.

Commuting

In Marlborough, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Marlborough Low Rate of Poverty
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 12%Marlborough Short Commute Times
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Marlborough People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Marlborough Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Marlborough College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Marlborough Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Marlborough, NH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men97
Age of the Population77
Male Share of the Population62
Senior Citizens58
Female Share of the Population59
Racial Diversity34
Children Under 5 Years Old24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty108
People in Middle Class or Better97
College Educated Adults96
Median Family Income85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing94
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone58
Housing Recently Built31
Affordability of Rents26
Affordability of Property Taxes15
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