Apartments for rent in Marlborough, NH

Marlborough, a small town in New Hampshire, has a population of just over 1,000. Retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (21%) here than nationally (14%), while young professionals are less well-represented. Overall, the town's residents, at an average age of just over 44, are older than most cities in New Hampshire. Just 35% of residents rent in Marlborough, as most own their homes. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $845 a month, which is $242 a month less than the state average.

Averaging about 22 minutes, Marlborough's commute time outperforms the New Hampshire average of about 26 minutes. Many residents (46%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation is not used. A small percentage of commuters (2%) walk to work, though the number does exceed the national average.

Compared to the national average (7%), Marlborough has a relatively large percentage of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees, as 8% possess a Master's or a Doctorate. In addition, 17% have a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. Marlborough residents have a wide range of industries from which to choose, the most common four of which are retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and construction. Combined, these industries account for 34% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, making it the top field in the town. Marlborough workers earn an average annual income of around $72,000, roughly the same as the state average. Marlborough's average income also is fairly average compared to the national level of $73,345.