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Marlborough, Massachusetts

city · Middlesex County

At a glance

41,647
Population
$513,100
Median home value (all homes)
69% above U.S. median
$585,835
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,871/mo
Median rent
39% above U.S. median
$91,968
Median household income
17% above U.S. median
29.7 min
Average commute
93.2%
Homes with broadband
87.12%
Locations with fiber available
5.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 126 — 26% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing87% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities16% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost11% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates87.9%
College graduates40.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is the state-chartered economic development arm of the City of Marlborough, MA, a public-private partnership that works with municipal and private investors to foster economic development, job growth, and community revitalization, and provides guidance and resources to businesses looking to locate or expand in Marlborough.
region Montachusett Regional Planning Com
MRPC provides technical planning assistance to 22 member communities in the Montachusett Region of greater north central Massachusetts, offering comprehensive planning, GIS data analysis, grant writing and administration, and transit/transportation planning services.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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