Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dunkin' Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Vintage Cafe
Coffee Shop
Main Street Bagel Factory
Coffee Shop
Cafe 641
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dining Hall
Coffee Shop
Mauro's Village Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Regal Solomon Pond
Cinema
Redstone School
Museum
Food and Drink (22) F
Vin Bin Wine & Cheese
Alcohol
Bolton Street Liquors
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Stony Brook Market
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC / Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Boston Post Road Pizza
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Ben & Jerry's
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Bacon's
Alcohol
Five Guys
Fast Food
Brad's Delicatessen
Deli
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Honey Dew Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Marlborough Senior Center
Community Centre
Wayside Athletic Club
Gym
Boost Fitness
Gym
Hudson Senior Center
Community Centre
Rush Cycle
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Kennedy's Market
Butcher
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Basha's Natural Marketplace
Grocery Store
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Parks (35) A+
Union Square
Park
Stevens Street Land
Park
Kelleher Field
Park
John Street Park
Park
Artemas Ward Park
Park
Ward Park
Park
Howe Playground
Park
Stevens Howe Park
Park
Ghiloni Park
Park
Williams Street Field
Park
Colaianni Playground
Park
Jericho Hill
Park
Memorial Beach Park
Park
Simpson Playground
Park
Simpson Road Park
Park
Simpson Park Playground
Playground
Korean War Vet Park
Park
Korean Veterans Field
Park
Boutwell Memorial Park
Park
Old North Road Conservation Land
Park
Riverside Park
Park
O"Donnell Field
Park
Wood Park
Park
Cherry Street Field and Playground
Park
Apsley Park
Park
Shops (19) F
Marshalls
Department Store
Edinboro Flower Shop
Florist
Post Road Art Center
Gift Shop
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Optos
Optician
Capital Farms
Convenience Store
The Paper Store
Gift Shop
The Eye Care Center
Optician
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Target
Department Store
Alltown Fresh
Convenience Store
Alltown Fresh
Convenience Store
Dellaria Salons
Hairdresser
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Nail Essence
Beauty
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Petco
Pets
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Optos
Optician
Quick Stop
Convenience Store
D-Roxx
Hairdresser
Hair by Chaves
Hairdresser
Tease
Hairdresser
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commute C+

Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Marlborough.
Public Transit Stops (5)
Stops & Stations B+
Marlborough City Hall on Route 85
Bus Stop
Lincoln St & Pleasant St
Bus Stop
Route 20 & Felton St
Bus Stop
Route 20 & Ames St
Bus Stop
Route 30 & Route 85
Bus Stop
Boston Rd & Route 30
Bus Stop
Solomon Pond Mall
Bus Stop
White Bagley Rd & Boston Rd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Marlborough is 139/100 - which is 5% higher than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
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crime C

Marlborough crime rates are 1,380 per 100k, which is 1% lower than Massachusetts
Property Crime
955 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
425 crimes per 100k D
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employment A+

The median income in Marlborough is $83,469 - which is 18% higher than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$83,469 A
Unemployment Rate
3.5% C+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Umass Memorial-Marlborough Hospital
Hospital
Marlborough Police Station
Police
CVS
Pharmacy
Marlborough Fire Department
Fire Station
Marlborough Fire Department
Fire Station
Marlborough Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
New England Dental Group
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
UrgentCare
Clinic
Charles River Medical Associates
Doctor
Southborough Police Dept
Police
Southborough Fire Department
Fire Station
Hudson Fire Department
Fire Station
Hudson Fire Department
Fire Station
Hudson Fire Department
Fire Station
Paquette Family Dental
Dentist
Emerson Urgent Care
Doctor
Acton Medical Associates
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Marlborough home prices are $365,200 - which is 7% higher than Massachusetts
Home Price
$365,200 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
4.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B

The Marlborough graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% lower than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
50% F
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (10) A+
Immaculate Conception School
1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School
The Cottage Childrens Center
Charles Jaworek School
Francis J Kane
Richer
Advanced Math And Science Academy Charter School
Forest Avenue Elementary
Hillside School
Darnell School For Educational & Behavioral Servic
Fay School
Meadowbrook Child Garden
Mulready Elementary
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School
P Brent Trottier
David J. Quinn Middle School
C A Farley
Margaret A Neary
High Schools (6) B-
Wayside Academy
Van Der Kolk Glenhaven Academy
Marlborough High
Assabet Valley Vocational High School
Advanced Math And Science Academy Charter School
Hudson High
Hillside School
Darnell School For Educational & Behavioral Servic
St Mark'S School
Fay School
Algonquin Regional High
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ratings A+

Marlborough has an overall rating of 86% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes B+
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Marlborough, MA Area Guide

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Marlborough Area Facts

  • Marlborough has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • Marlborough crime rates are 1% lower than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Marlborough is 5% higher than the Massachusetts average

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Marlborough: A Bay State Gem 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I've been living in Marlborough for a while and I love it. No matter what part of the city you live in, you're close to something exciting. If you're trying to get around the city though, it's probably easier with your own car than relying on public transportation.

Yes, you'll g ...Read More et your typical New England winters living in Marlborough, but the summers are warm and beautiful. There's a good amount of opportunities for work and school around Marlborough too. If you enjoy the nightlife scene though, Marlborough might not be the best choice for you.

There are plenty of parks though, and some golf courses too if you enjoy it. One of the best areas in the city is Ghiloni Park. If you like barbeque, make sure you check out Firefly's BBQ. You'll regret it if you don't. There's a good amount of opportunities for students and young professionals too since you're in a part of the state that is pretty close to a few other cities. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Marlborough? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Union Square
      Stevens Street Land
      Kelleher Field
      John Street Park
      Artemas Ward Park
      Ward Park
      Howe Playground
      Stevens Howe Park

      Entertainment

      Regal Solomon Pond
      Redstone School

      Food & Drink

      Vin Bin Wine & Cheese
      Bolton Street Liquors
      Domino's
      Stony Brook Market
      McDonald's
      KFC / Taco Bell
      Burger King
      Boston Post Road Pizza

      D+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Marlborough? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Marlborough.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Marlborough? The cost of living in Marlborough is 139/100 - which is 5% higher than Massachusetts.
      Marlborough
      139

      39% more expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Marlborough? Marlborough crime rates are 1,380, which are 1% lower than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      1,380 per 100k people

      41% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 73

      41% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Marlborough? The median income in Marlborough is $83,469 which is 18% higher than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $83,46951% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $42,14741% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      25% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Marlborough a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Umass Memorial-Marlborough Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Marlborough home prices? Marlborough home prices are $365,200 - which is 7% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $365,20098% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,49858% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Marlborough have good schools? The Marlborough graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% lower than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      4% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      22% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Marlborough a good place to live? Marlborough has an overall rating of 86% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      4 total surveys

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