Living in Marlboro, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marlboro · Census data 2020–2024
Marlboro has 1,362 residents with a median age of 22.7. The median household income is $77,135 (5% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $357,300, the median rent is $1,600/month.
Marlboro is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marlboro at a glance
- Population
- 1,362
- Median age
- 22.7State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $77,135State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $357,300State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,600/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 84.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Marlboro a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Vermont median; home values 13% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Marlboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marlboro the median home value is $357,300, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,600 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,949 a month in housing costs.
Marlboro median household income
The median household income in Marlboro is $77,135 and the income per person is $32,131. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Marlboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 514
- Owner-occupied
- 84.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.4%
- Vacant
- 31.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.32
31.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Marlboro has many vacation and second homes.
Marlboro demographics
- Population
- 1,362
- Median age
- 22.7
- Under 18
- 12%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 351
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marlboro ›
Education in Marlboro
53.7% of adults 25 and older in Marlboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 25.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marlboro
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 26%
- Drive alone
- 52.4%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 13.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.6%
Marlboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro | 1,362 | $77,135 | $357,300 | $1,600 |
| Brattleboro | 12,122 | $58,241 | $257,300 | $1,074 |
| Halifax | 847 | $63,889 | $267,500 | $875 |
| Wilmington | 1,747 | $70,000 | $287,700 | $1,106 |
| Jacksonville | 106 | $83,281 | $223,400 | — |
| West Brattleboro | 2,749 | $44,827 | $256,100 | $848 |
| Dummerston | 2,090 | $101,696 | $335,300 | $1,392 |
| Dover | 1,466 | $52,313 | $332,900 | $670 |
| Newfane | 141 | $85,938 | $347,400 | $1,083 |
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What is the median household income in Marlboro, VT?
The median household income in Marlboro is $77,135, 5% lower than the Vermont median of $81,203 (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 $357,300, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Marlboro?
The median gross rent in Marlboro is $1,600 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Marlboro, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Vermont median; home values 13% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.9%.
What is the median age in Marlboro?
The median age in Marlboro is 22.7 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Marlboro?
The average commute to work in Marlboro is 17 minutes; 26% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marlboro?
The unemployment rate in Marlboro is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marlboro?
53.7% 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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