Living in Marlborough, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marlborough · Census data 2020–2024
Marlborough has 2,157 residents with a median age of 32.3. The median household income is $50,300 (29% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $191,600, the median rent is $990/month.
Marlborough at a glance
- Population
- 2,157
- Median age
- 32.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $50,300State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $191,600State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $990/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 12.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Marlborough a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Missouri median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Marlborough
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marlborough the median home value is $191,600, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $990 per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,607 a month in housing costs.
Marlborough median household income
The median household income in Marlborough is $50,300 and the income per person is $42,105. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Marlborough: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,570
- Owner-occupied
- 12.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 87.1%
- Vacant
- 14.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 1.61
Marlborough demographics
- Population
- 2,157
- Median age
- 32.3
- Under 18
- 7.9%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 1,340
- Foreign-born
- 8.3%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marlborough ›
Education in Marlborough
35.5% of adults 25 and older in Marlborough have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 14.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marlborough
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 80.6%
- Public transit
- 5.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 99%
Marlborough vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough | 2,157 | $50,300 | $191,600 | $990 |
| Shrewsbury | 6,316 | $80,757 | $269,800 | $1,215 |
| Affton | 19,052 | $79,539 | $212,400 | $1,015 |
| Grantwood Village | 1,058 | $153,947 | $535,300 | — |
| Webster Groves | 23,712 | $115,227 | $387,600 | $1,650 |
| Wilbur Park | 491 | $91,667 | $204,900 | $1,300 |
| Lakeshire | 1,396 | $62,115 | $258,700 | $1,032 |
| Crestwood | 12,295 | $107,169 | $319,600 | $1,007 |
| Oakland | 1,562 | $114,861 | $410,700 | $2,781 |
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What is the median household income in Marlborough, MO?
The median household income in Marlborough is $50,300, 29% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $191,600, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Marlborough?
The median gross rent in Marlborough is $990 per month, about 26.8% of household income.
Is Marlborough, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Missouri median.
What is the median age in Marlborough?
The median age in Marlborough is 32.3 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Marlborough?
The average commute to work in Marlborough is 24 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marlborough?
The unemployment rate in Marlborough is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marlborough?
35.5% 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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