City safety & data profile

MarlboroughMA

Marlborough, MA is a 40K-resident city in Middlesex County with a median household income of $91,968.

Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Marlborough, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Marlborough has a population larger than 73% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $513,100, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

40K
Population
Top 27%
By size
$91,968
Median income
$513,100
Median home
9.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Marlborough

Marlborough posts a median household income higher than 62% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Marlborough area.

Top 38%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Marlborough

Where Marlborough income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$91,968 Top 38% higher than 62% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Marlborough, MA beyond the headline numbers

Marlborough sits inside Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at roughly 42.35°N, -71.55°W. Population 39,818, $91,968 median household income. Median home value $513,100, median rent $1,871. Poverty rate 9.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Marlborough's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 34%, then high blood pressure at 29.5%. 1 hospital in/around Marlborough, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Marlborough from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
39,818
Marlborough
Median Income
$91,968
+35% vs avg
Median Home Value
$513,100
+125% vs avg
Median Age
37.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Middlesex County) - Marlborough's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.6M+8%
Median Income
$130,847+59%
Median Home Value
$727,800+83%
Poverty Rate
7.7%-5%
Unemployment
4.3%-41%

Economics

Economics indicators for Marlborough, MA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,871/mo
Poverty Rate
9.6% -32% vs avg
Unemployment 5.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 40.5%
Work From Home 16.2%
Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 55.8%
African American 3.9%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 17%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
34%
High Blood Pressure
29.5%
Obesity
27.1%
Physical Inactivity
22.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.4%
Binge Drinking
16.6%
Current Smoking
12.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.6%
Current Asthma
12.4%
Diabetes
9.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 67.8%
Annual Checkup 78.7%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
6.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.7%
Stroke
3.1%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE-MARLBOROUGH HOSPITAL
MARLBOROUGH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Marlborough, MA? ▼
Marlborough, MA has a population of 39,818 people, located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What is the median household income in Marlborough? ▼
The median household income in Marlborough, MA is $91,968 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 9.6%.
What is the median home value in Marlborough? ▼
The median home value in Marlborough, MA is $513,100. Median rent is $1,871/month.
What are the top health concerns in Marlborough? ▼
The top health indicators in Marlborough include Short Sleep Duration (34%), High Blood Pressure (29.5%), Obesity (27.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Marlborough? ▼
Marlborough has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Marlborough? ▼
The median age in Marlborough, MA is 37.5 years. 40.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Marlborough, MA is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. With a population of 40K and a $91,968 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Marlborough area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Marlborough's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Marlborough area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Marlborough against Massachusetts peers on any ranking lens. Explore Massachusetts

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Middlesex County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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