Living in Marlborough, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marlborough · Census data 2020–2024
Marlborough has 6,130 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $142,105 (48% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $379,100, the median rent is $1,333/month.
Marlborough at a glance
- Population
- 6,130
- Median age
- 41.8State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $142,105State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $379,100State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,333/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 92.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.9%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Marlborough a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 48% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: Home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Marlborough
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marlborough the median home value is $379,100, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,333 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,663 a month in housing costs.
Marlborough median household income
The median household income in Marlborough is $142,105 and the income per person is $60,414. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Marlborough: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,253
- Owner-occupied
- 92.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.4%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.76
Marlborough demographics
- Population
- 6,130
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 2,184
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marlborough ›
Education in Marlborough
45.9% of adults 25 and older in Marlborough have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 21.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marlborough
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 33.2%
- Drive alone
- 58.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
Marlborough vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough | 6,130 | $142,105 | $379,100 | $1,333 |
| Terramuggus | 968 | $141,923 | $366,400 | — |
| Hebron | 9,157 | $142,500 | $385,800 | $1,635 |
| Lake Pocotopaug | 4,875 | $118,150 | $310,300 | $1,357 |
| East Hampton | 12,925 | $124,577 | $349,000 | $1,393 |
| Glastonbury | 35,293 | $157,192 | $445,200 | $1,700 |
| Portland | 9,434 | $118,929 | $337,400 | $1,129 |
| Colchester | 15,648 | $122,390 | $366,800 | $1,474 |
| Andover | 3,152 | $134,632 | $376,500 | $1,166 |
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What is the median household income in Marlborough, CT?
The median household income in Marlborough is $142,105, 48% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Marlborough?
The median home value in Marlborough is $379,100, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Marlborough?
The median gross rent in Marlborough is $1,333 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is Marlborough, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 48% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Marlborough?
The median age in Marlborough is 41.8 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Marlborough?
The average commute to work in Marlborough is 34 minutes; 33.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marlborough?
The unemployment rate in Marlborough is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marlborough?
45.9% of adults in Marlborough have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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