Marlborough, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

39,663

Unemployment

4.8%

Poverty

7.2%

Median Home

$365,200

Median Income

$83,469

Median Rent

$1,498

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Marlborough SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

Amenities

8.5

Education

Commute

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Marlborough, MA Crime Report

502
Total Crimes

1,271.0
Total Crimes / 100k People

-45.83%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Marlborough / 100k People	Massachusetts / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	502	1,271.0	1,362.0	2,346.0

Violent Crime	149	377.2	308.8	387.8
Murder	0	0.0	2.3	6.5
Robbery	6	15.2	43.7	73.9
Aggravated Assault	121	306.3	235.9	279.7
Property Crime	353	893.7	1,053.2	1,958.2
Burglary	29	73.4	149.7	314.2
Larceny	297	751.9	804.3	1,398.0
Car Theft	27	68.4	99.2	246.0

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Marlborough, MA Cost Of Living

131
Marlborough's Overall Cost Of Living

1.3x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Marlborough	Massachusetts	National Average
Overall	131	132	100

Services	127	119	100
Groceries	110	112	100
Health	120	123	100
Housing	160	164	100
Transportation	115	109	100
Utilities	119	116	100

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Marlborough, MA Photos

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Rankings for Marlborough in Massachusetts

Ranks #11 in Richest Cities In Massachusetts

Ranks #15 in Best Places To Live In Massachusetts

Ranks #24 in Worst Places To Live In Massachusetts

Map Of Marlborough, MA

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Population over time in Marlborough

Year	Population	% Change
2020	39,663	-0.3%
2019	39,776	0.0%
2018	39,771	0.6%
2017	39,545	0.3%
2016	39,425	0.7%
2015	39,141	0.8%
2014	38,842	0.9%
2013	38,491	1.1%
2012	38,087	1.1%
2011	37,674	-

Race / Ethnicity in Marlborough

White

70.0% (27,764)

African American

4.3% (1,710)

American Indian

0.0% (11)

Asian

5.3% (2,111)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

3.5% (1,376)

Two Or More

2.7% (1,065)

Hispanic

14.2% (5,626)

Race	Marlborough	MA	USA
White	70.0%	70.8%	60.1%
African American	4.3%	6.8%	12.2%
American Indian	0.0%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	5.3%	6.7%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	3.5%	0.8%	0.3%
Two Or More	2.7%	2.7%	2.8%
Hispanic	14.2%	12.0%	18.2%

Gender in Marlborough

Female

52.2% (20,689)

Male

47.8% (18,973)

Gender	Marlborough	MA	USA
Female	52.2%	51.5%	50.8%
Male	47.8%	48.5%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Marlborough for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

5.0% (1,983)

9-12th Grade

5.0% (1,983)

High School / GED

26.0% (10,312)

Some College

16.0% (6,346)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (3,173)

Bachelor's Degree

23.0% (9,122)

Master's Degree

14.0% (5,552)

Professional Degree

2.0% (793)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (396)

Education	Marlborough	MA	USA
< 9th Grade	5.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	5.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	26.0%	24.0%	27.0%
Some College	16.0%	15.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	23.0%	25.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	14.0%	14.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	3.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Marlborough, Massachusetts

Less than $10,000

2.3% (92,952)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.3% (130,528)

$15,000 to $24,999

7.1% (283,059)

$25,000 to $34,999

5.9% (233,122)

$35,000 to $49,999

11.5% (456,109)

$50,000 to $74,999

16.8% (668,219)

$75,000 to $99,999

11.2% (443,007)

$100,000 to $149,999

22.3% (884,778)

$150,000 to $199,999

8.8% (348,077)

$200,000 or more

10.8% (426,443)

Income	Marlborough	MA	USA
Less than $10,000	2.3%	5.0%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.3%	4.1%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	7.1%	6.8%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	5.9%	6.4%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	11.5%	9.0%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.8%	13.9%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	11.2%	12.0%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	22.3%	18.0%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	8.8%	10.6%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	10.8%	14.3%	8.3%