Marlborough, MA Area Guide

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Marlborough Area Facts

  • Marlborough has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • Marlborough crime rates are 10% higher than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Marlborough is 5% higher than the Massachusetts average
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Marlborough: A Bay State Gem User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I've been living in Marlborough for a while and I love it. No matter what part of the city you live in, you're close to something exciting. If you're trying to get around the city though, it's probably easier with your own car than relying on public transportation.

Yes, you'll g ...Read More et your typical New England winters living in Marlborough, but the summers are warm and beautiful. There's a good amount of opportunities for work and school around Marlborough too. If you enjoy the nightlife scene though, Marlborough might not be the best choice for you.

There are plenty of parks though, and some golf courses too if you enjoy it. One of the best areas in the city is Ghiloni Park. If you like barbeque, make sure you check out Firefly's BBQ. You'll regret it if you don't. There's a good amount of opportunities for students and young professionals too since you're in a part of the state that is pretty close to a few other cities. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Marlborough? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Union Square
      Stevens Street Land
      Kelleher Field
      John Street Park
      Artemas Ward Park
      Ward Park
      Howe Playground
      Stevens Howe Park

      Entertainment

      Regal Solomon Pond
      Redstone School

      Food & Drink

      Vin Bin Wine & Cheese
      Bolton Street Liquors
      Domino's
      Stony Brook Market
      McDonald's
      KFC / Taco Bell
      Burger King
      Boston Post Road Pizza

      D+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Marlborough? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Marlborough.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Marlborough? The cost of living in Marlborough is 139/100 - which is 5% higher than Massachusetts.
      Marlborough
      139

      39% more expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Marlborough? Marlborough crime rates are 1,555, which are 10% higher than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      1,555 per 100k people

      32% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 65

      32% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      13%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Marlborough? The median income in Marlborough is $83,469 which is 18% higher than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $83,46951% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $42,14741% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      25% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Marlborough a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Umass Memorial-Marlborough Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Marlborough home prices? Marlborough home prices are $365,200 - which is 7% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $365,20098% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,49858% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Marlborough have good schools? The Marlborough graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% lower than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      4% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      22% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Marlborough a good place to live? Marlborough has an overall rating of 86% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      4 total surveys

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