Living in Marlboro, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marlboro · Census data 2020–2024
Marlboro has 3,679 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $119,318 (39% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $412,800, the median rent is $1,828/month.
Marlboro at a glance
- Population
- 3,679
- Median age
- 44.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $119,318State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $412,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,828/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 75.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.5%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Marlboro a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the New York median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Marlboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marlboro the median home value is $412,800, 24% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,828 per month, which is 37.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,077 a month in housing costs.
Marlboro median household income
The median household income in Marlboro is $119,318 and the income per person is $62,704. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Marlboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,620
- Owner-occupied
- 75.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.4%
- Vacant
- 11.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.57
Marlboro demographics
- Population
- 3,679
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 26%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 1,432
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marlboro ›
Education in Marlboro
50.5% of adults 25 and older in Marlboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 15.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marlboro
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 16.8%
- Drive alone
- 64%
- Public transit
- 4.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.2%
Marlboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro | 3,679 | $119,318 | $412,800 | $1,828 |
| New Hamburg | 740 | $120,625 | $382,800 | — |
| Wappingers Falls | 5,761 | $65,040 | $337,200 | $1,538 |
| Crown Heights | 2,718 | $109,848 | $348,400 | $1,458 |
| Milton | 1,679 | $87,763 | $350,500 | — |
| Plattekill | 1,095 | $107,813 | $377,600 | $2,139 |
| Spackenkill | 4,279 | $141,005 | $440,500 | — |
| Myers Corner | 10,877 | $105,718 | $419,700 | $1,610 |
| Red Oaks Mill | 3,254 | $116,467 | $364,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Marlboro, NY?
The median household income in Marlboro is $119,318, 39% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Marlboro?
The median home value in Marlboro is $412,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Marlboro?
The median gross rent in Marlboro is $1,828 per month, about 37.4% of household income.
Is Marlboro, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the New York median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Marlboro?
The median age in Marlboro is 44.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Marlboro?
The average commute to work in Marlboro is 33 minutes; 16.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marlboro?
The unemployment rate in Marlboro is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marlboro?
50.5% of adults in Marlboro 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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