Living in New Marlborough, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Marlborough · Census data 2020–2024
New Marlborough has 1,501 residents with a median age of 52.5. The median household income is $117,188 (13% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $608,300, the median rent is $2,750/month.
New Marlborough at a glance
- Population
- 1,501
- Median age
- 52.5State: 40
- Median household income
- $117,188State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $608,300State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,750/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 94.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is New Marlborough a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
Cons: Home values 8% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New Marlborough
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Marlborough the median home value is $608,300, 83% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,750 per month, which is 24.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,191 a month in housing costs.
New Marlborough median household income
The median household income in New Marlborough is $117,188 and the income per person is $58,719. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in New Marlborough: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 990
- Owner-occupied
- 94.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.4%
- Vacant
- 40.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.55
40.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that New Marlborough has many vacation and second homes.
New Marlborough demographics
- Population
- 1,501
- Median age
- 52.5
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 28.1%
- Households
- 589
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Marlborough ›
Education in New Marlborough
47.6% of adults 25 and older in New Marlborough have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 25.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Marlborough
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 32.3%
- Drive alone
- 54.2%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
New Marlborough vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Marlborough | 1,501 | $117,188 | $608,300 | $2,750 |
| Sheffield | 3,330 | $92,120 | $409,400 | $1,837 |
| North Canaan | 3,221 | $71,976 | $267,300 | $1,146 |
| Monterey | 954 | $152,353 | $603,200 | $1,762 |
| Sandisfield | 994 | $91,111 | $360,300 | $1,250 |
| Norfolk | 1,723 | $91,548 | $430,900 | $1,190 |
| Great Barrington | 7,202 | $84,132 | $494,300 | $1,314 |
| Canaan | 1,175 | $89,632 | $469,400 | $1,830 |
| Tyringham | 494 | $163,333 | $699,400 | $1,050 |
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What is the median household income in New Marlborough, MA?
The median household income in New Marlborough is $117,188, 13% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in New Marlborough?
The median home value in New Marlborough is $608,300, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in New Marlborough?
The median gross rent in New Marlborough is $2,750 per month, about 24.3% of household income.
Is New Marlborough, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 2.5%. Minuses: home values 8% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in New Marlborough?
The median age in New Marlborough is 52.5 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in New Marlborough?
The average commute to work in New Marlborough is 28 minutes; 32.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Marlborough?
The unemployment rate in New Marlborough is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Marlborough?
47.6% of adults in New 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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