The Town FilesMarlborough, Massachusetts
City in Middlesex County · population 41,793 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $513,100
- Household income
- $91,968
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 50 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 37.5
Marlborough is a city of 41,793 people in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $513,100, close to the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 89% of Massachusetts towns, better for young professionals than 87% of Massachusetts towns, more vibrant than 86% of Massachusetts towns.
How Marlborough ranks
Percentile among Massachusetts towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Massachusetts towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Marlborough is worth $513,100, close to the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 5.6 times the median household income of $91,968, which is more affordable than 26% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $1,871 a month. 56.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marlborough | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $513,100 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $1,871 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $91,968 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.6× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 56.0% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Marlborough
| People | Marlborough | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.9% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.5% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 30.8% | — |
| Work from home | 16.2% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 29.7 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.2% | 93.9% |
Weather in Marlborough
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 14.6°F. About 49.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 49.8 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 147 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marlborough since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 9, 1953 about 2.8 miles from the town center and killed 90. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 90 deaths and 1,228 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 6, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on June 22, 1988.
Severe weather in Middlesex County since 1996
Middlesex County has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3599: Hurricane Lee |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4496: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3438: Covid-19 |
| July 19, 2018 | Snowstorm | DR-4379: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| April 13, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4214: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Middlesex County
Middlesex County had 926,104 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $113,704 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Marlborough itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in Marlborough
9 public schools with 6,825 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assabet Valley Vocational High School | 9-12 | 1,130 | 10.0 |
| Marlborough High | 9-12 | 1,013 | 10.7 |
| Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School (charter) | 6-12 | 966 | 11.4 |
| 1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School | 6-8 | 944 | 9.7 |
| Goodnow Brothers Elementary School | K-5 | 796 | 13.3 |
| Charles Jaworek School | K-5 | 655 | 12.4 |
| Richer | K-5 | 578 | 12.8 |
| Francis J Kane | K-5 | 512 | 12.2 |
| Early Childhood Center | PK-PK | 231 | 17.8 |
Towns near Marlborough
- Hudson, MA2.7 mi · 20,092 people · home $496,800
- Hudson, MA3.1 mi · 15,749 people · home $473,300
- Southborough, MA3.6 mi · 10,450 people · home $821,100
- Berlin, MA5.1 mi · 3,158 people · home $616,600
- Northborough, MA5.4 mi · 15,741 people · home $620,000
- Cordaville, MA5.5 mi · 2,703 people · home $765,900
- Northborough, MA5.8 mi · 6,474 people · home $560,500
- Stow, MA5.8 mi · 7,174 people · home $729,600
Marlborough questions
Is Marlborough, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marlborough scores better for retirees than 28% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 13%. 14.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.5).
How much does a house cost in Marlborough?
The median owner-occupied home in Marlborough is valued at $513,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,968, so homes cost about 5.6 times income. Median rent is $1,871 a month.
What is the weather like in Marlborough?
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 14.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.7 inches of precipitation a year and 49.8 inches of snow.
Does Marlborough get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marlborough since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 9, 1953. The typical Massachusetts town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)