Apartments for rent in Marlborough, MA

A small city located in Massachusetts, Marlborough has slightly less than 40,000 residents. The city's residents, at an average age of just over 39, are younger than most cities in Massachusetts. Most residents own their homes in Marlborough, and 43% of residents rent. Relatively high rent costs may be a contributing factor, as the average rent of $1,362 per month is substantially higher than the state average of $1,218.

Marlborough has a high number of residents over the age of 25 with advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 11% possess a Master's degree or a Doctorate. In addition, 16% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. Workers are spread across a wide range of industries in Marlborough, the most common four of which are retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and scientific. Together, these industries make up 28% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's workers are in management, as 8% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. Marlborough workers earn an average annual income of just under $92K, slightly more than the average Massachusetts resident. Marlborough's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).

Marlborough residents have an average commute of about 33 minutes. Driving is the prevailing mode of getting to work, chosen by 51% of residents, while public transportation is not widely used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.