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Marlborough, MA

Founded 1657Middlesex CountyElev. 137 m
Population
41,398
Median home
$485,400
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
9
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Marlborough

Marlborough is a city in Massachusetts with about 41,398 residents. Marlborough was founded in 1657 and sits in Middlesex County. The median age is 37.2 and the median household income is $95,047. Homes carry a median value of $485,400, and about 56% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (58.6%). Around 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 29 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
41,398
Median age
37.2
Median household income
$95,047
Per-capita income
$46,876
Poverty rate
9.2%
High-school grad or higher
89.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.6%
Unemployment
5.6%
Avg. commute
29.4 min
Work from home
16.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White58.6%
Hispanic or Latino16.8%
Black3.5%
Asian4.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts42.7%
Service18.6%
Sales & office17.4%
Production, transportation & material moving12.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$485,400
Median gross rent
$1,721/mo
Owner-occupied
56.2%
Median year built
1971
Households
16,649
Avg. household size
2.45

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Marlborough has 9 public schools — 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading53%
Math54%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter SchoolHighGrades 6–12charter
Assabet Valley Vocational High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Marlborough HighHighGrades 9–12
1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Charles Jaworek SchoolElementary
Francis J KaneElementary
Goodnow Brothers Elementary SchoolElementary
RicherElementary
Early Childhood CenterGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime6% below national
Marlborough363
Massachusetts327
United States386
↓ 3% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime38% below national
Marlborough1,202
Massachusetts1,150
United States1,952
↓ 10% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Marlborough Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Marlborough.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Middlesex County
Ice stormVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Marlborough is in Middlesex County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Marlborough was founded in 1657 and sits in Middlesex County. Elevation ~137 m.

Population trend
44K11K41,39818902024
Map of Marlborough
Marlborough, MA
Where Marlborough is
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Historic places

9 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Temple BuildingWarren BlockCotting, John, HouseRice, Capt. Peter, HouseDennison Manufacturing Co. Paper Box FactoryBrigham CemeteryWeeks CemeteryWilson Cemetery
Notable people from Marlborough
Marcia CrossCrystal EastmanMike BurnsJoey GraceffaJohn RockBobby ButlerBill SimmonsCharles HudsonCharles Francis PotterCutter Garcia
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Nearby cities
Framingham (6 mi)Worcester (14 mi)Waltham (16 mi)Leominster (16 mi)Newton (17 mi)Watertown (19 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Marlborough, MA (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Marlborough, Massachusetts.

William J Davis, 68
Marlborough · Middlesex County · 01752
AKA William Davis, William James Davis

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Marlborough — frequently asked

What is the population of Marlborough, Massachusetts?
Marlborough has a population of about 41,398, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Marlborough?
The median home value in Marlborough is $485,400, and the median gross rent is $1,721/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Marlborough safe? What is the crime rate?
Marlborough Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 363 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Marlborough face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Middlesex County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, cold wave, hurricane.
How many schools are in Marlborough?
Marlborough has 9 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Marlborough?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Marlborough. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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