Situated along Old Route 66, Marlborough offers residents quiet, suburban living with access to the thoroughfare’s retail corridor. “This is a very small community, it’s only a mile long,” says Joy Porter Drennan, the Village Clerk of Marlborough. “It’s mostly residential, but there’s shopping down Old Route 66.” Residential streets branch off the highway, leading to a collection of single-family homes and mature trees that are just minutes from local amenities. Tucked between the cities of Shrewsbury and Affton, the village is also just 12 miles southwest of Downtown St. Louis.
A small neighborhood, Marlborough is home to just over 2,000 residents.
Marlborough is centrally located around Laclede Station Road and Route 66.
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Single-family homes with brick exteriors
Residential streets in Marlborough branch off from Old Route 66, leading to a collection of single-story homes built around the mid-1900s. Most homes sit on modest lots with room for a small patio or porch, but further from the thoroughfare, homes sit on up to half an acre of land and feature spacious back decks or above-ground pools. Brick exteriors are common, and homebuyers can find three-bedroom ranch-style homes with attached garages or carports for about $190,000 to $240,000 or two-bedroom bungalows starting at around $160,000. North of Old Route 66, homebuyers looking for four bedrooms can find traditional two-story homes with prices starting at about $300,000.
Cherished tudor influenced architecture is a rare find in Marlborough.
Simple brick ranch homes can be found in Marlborough.
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Traveling to Downtown St. Louis and beyond
There are no sidewalks in Marlborough and residents are heavily car-dependent. Old Route 66 connects the village to nearby cities such as Shrewsbury, and locals are about 12 miles from the hustle and bustle of Downtown St. Louis. There are also several bus stops along Old Route 66 that are served by Route 21 of the St. Louis Metro Bus. For longer trips, the St. Louis Lambert International Airport is about 14 miles north.
Downtown St Louis is a short distance away from Marlborough.
Historic Route 66 travels through the Marlborough neighborhood.
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Retail options along Old Route 66
About a mile north of Marlborough along Old Route 66, Walmart and Aldi are popular destinations for running errands. Favorites for dining along the thoroughfare include Krab Kingz Seafood, a casual restaurant known for its seafood boils, and the Courtesy Diner, which has been serving classic comfort foods to locals in vinyl booths since 1935.
A newly built Aldi is a convenient stop for groceries.
Walmart is conveniently located in Marlborugh.
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Opportunities for outdoor and indoor recreation
Residents in Marlborough are less than a mile from Tower Tee Golf and Recreation, which includes a nine-hole golf course, driving range, batting cages, bocce courts and a playground for kids to explore. For those looking to improve their skills, the facility offers private golf lessons and group classes for all ages. Driving down Old Route 66, locals will also pass by Sunset Lanes. The old-school bowling alley has been a pillar in the community since 1959 and is complete with a jukebox, pool table, and wood-paneled bar.
Marlborough residents can practice their swing at Tower Tee.
Historic Sunset Lanes in Marlborough is located along Rte 66 / Watson Rd.
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Gifted program in the Affton School District
Children in the area attend the Affton School District, which earned a B from Niche and has an average student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. Younger kids in grades K-2 attend the Mesnier Primary School, which earned a B-plus from Niche. Kids in grades 3-5 attend the Gotsch Intermediate School, which earned a grade of B-minus, before moving on to Rogers Middle School, which earned a C-plus. Teens attend the nearby Affton High School, which earned a B from Niche. The school district offers a gifted program for students in grades K-8, while teens have access to honors and Advanced Placement courses.
Parents in Marlborough may send their children to Affton High School.
there is a 15:1 student to teacher ratio at Mesnier Primary School.
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Events around Marlborough
Residents in Marlborough travel to neighboring communities for bigger festivals and events. “We don’t have any events in Marlborough, but we’re connected with Shrewsbury and Crestwood and all of the happenings that go on there,” Drennan says. Popular festivities include Shrewsbury’s annual Fall Festival, which celebrates the season with live music, a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo and more.
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Parks in this Area
Blackburn Park
Baseball/Softball
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Whitecliff Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Paul C. Wehner Senior Memorial Park
Brinkhop Park
Southwest Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground
Memorial Park
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Tennis
Transit
Airport
St Louis Lambert International
23 min drive
Bus
Watson & Pembroke Wb
Bus
Watson & Aldershot Eb
Bus
Watson & Wimbledon Wb
Bus
Watson & Edgar Eb
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.02 Reviews
4.0Niche User
3/12/2016Niche Review
Overall, the area is great. It is close to everything. Downtown, to Cherokee District, to the Grove District, etc.. It is safe and quiet. I just signed a lease to live here another year.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Marlborough
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Marlborough, Saint Louis sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Marlborough, Saint Louis over the last 12 months is $285,278, up 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
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Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,365
Median Age
39
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,362
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$60,021
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.5%
Advanced Degrees
9.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
15''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
41/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
53/ 100
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