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Suburban living in eastern Massachusetts
Marlborough is in the heart of the MetroWest region, a collection of Boston suburbs along the Interstate 495 corridor. In the late 1800s, it became a major shoe manufacturing center, which was eventually replaced by leading life sciences and technology companies in the last decades of the 20th century. Today, the city is known for its proximity to major interstates and highways, shopping and entertainment destinations, athletic venues and vast areas of natural forestry and green space. Marlborough has a population of about 41,179 people and a high density of local businesses. Many tech-manufacturing and life sciences companies also have sites and facilities in Marlborough, and top employers include Quest Diagnostics, Hologic and Boston Scientific, which is also headquartered in the city.
Eclectic housing options in Marlborough
Multifamily homes and condominiums are concentrated in areas close to Downtown Marlborough. Many townhouses are spotted off Route 20, and the community’s oldest homes, dating to the late 1600s, are found in neighborhoods such as French Hill. Communities farther away from downtown are more suburban, and larger homes can be found in Southborough or in subdivisions such as Carisbrook, which is in the city’s northeast corner.
The median home price for Marlborough is approximately $572,500, which is slightly below the state’s median. Single-family homes, including smaller Cape Cods, ranch-style homes and Workers' Cottages, start around $350,000 to $550,000. Larger raised ranches, Colonial Revivals, split-levels and Shingle styles can go from $550,000 to close to $900,000. Newer construction, often with New Traditional or Colonial-inspired architecture, may fetch between $1 million and $1.5 million. Condo and townhouse units may run from $200,000 to $600,000, and $350,000 to $700,000, respectively. Manufactured homes can go from $60,000 to slightly over $200,000, and multifamily properties usually run between $500,000 and $1 million.
Two houses sit on a cul-de-sac in Marlborough.
Newly constructed houses can be found throughout Marlborough.
A row of homes in Marlborough.
A row of homes in Marlborough sit on a quiet cul-de-sac with trees in their backyards.
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Retail and restaurants throughout Marlborough
Commercial centers, shopping plazas and the new entertainment venue Apex Entertainment are mostly located along U.S. Route 20, including restaurants, big-box stores, retail and service shops. Solomon Pond Mall, located at the west end of the city, has about 90 retailers, eateries and department stores. Housed in historic Victorian-era buildings, many local shops and dining spots are also along Main Street at the Marlborough Center Historic District.
A chef at Firefly's BBQ in Marlborough flips wings on the grill.
A bartender makes a latte at Lost Shoe Brewing.
The interior of Lost Shoe Brewing has different styles of seating with plenty of sunlight.
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Annual festivals and community events
The city plans many family-friendly community events throughout the year, including the Halloween Horribles’ Parade, a family fun festival, free summer concerts that take place at Union Common and the Marlborough Food Trucks & Art Festival. The Marlborough Labor Day Parade, the largest in the region, has been an annual tradition for over 70 years. In 2024, a festival was added to the celebration, featuring games, musical performances, a beer garden and food by local vendors.
Apex Entertainment is a family entertainment center in Marlborough with go-karts, bowling, etc.
The New England Sports Center is a two-story ice-skating facility in Marlborough.
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From indoor ice hockey center to outdoor rail trails and public beach
The city offers various recreational opportunities, ranging from the 18-hole private Wellesley Country Club, which first opened in 1922, to the state-of-the-art New England Sports Center featuring six ice rinks. In the summertime, neighbors can hang out at Fort Meadow Lake and relax in the sun at Memorial Beach, or go boating at Hixson Boat Launch. The paved Assabet River Rail Trail runs through Marlborough, providing residents with a biking path that links multiple MetroWest towns. Marlborough has a humid climate, with snow-heavy winters and warm, muggy summers.
A couple of folks ride their bicycles along the Assabet River Rail Trail in Marlborough.
Athletic fields are open to public use at Stevens Park.
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Reputable charter and private schooling options
City residents are served by Marlborough Public Schools, which has about 4,800 students and a B-minus Niche grade. There is also a technical high school, Assabet Valley Vocational, that scores a B. The city’s charter school, Advanced Math & Science Academy, has an overall A Niche grade and is ranked as the No. 1 best charter high school in the Boston area. “There’s a lottery system, but if you’re a resident of Marlborough, it’s easy to get in,” says Deb Kotlarz, CEO at Kotlarz Group and Realtor with over 22 years of experience. “It’s one of the top-tier high schools in the entire state.”
Reputable private schools include the boys-only Hillside Academy and New England Innovation Academy, which has an A-plus and is recognized by Niche as the No. 22 best STEM high school in Massachusetts.
Advanced Math & Science Academy
1Lt Charles W. Whitcomb Middle School is a public school in Marlborough for grades 6-8.
The Early Childhood Center in Marlborough serves students pre-K through Kindergarten.
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Driving to Boston
Marlborough is accessible via Interstates 495 and 290, U.S. Route 20 and the Massachusetts Turnpike. Residents can also take the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) to access MetroWest or take the MBTA commuter rail in nearby Southborough or Framingham to get to Boston. The capital city and Logan International Airport are less than 35 miles east, and the city’s main medical facility is UMass Memorial Health - Marlborough Hospital.
Crime data from recent years
According to data from Marlborough’s police department, in 2023 property crime rates were below national figures, and while there were occasional spikes, violent crimes were also below the national crime rate.
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On average, homes in Marlborough, MA sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Marlborough, MA over the last 12 months is $560,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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