Marlborough, MA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 38,553 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Marlborough is cooler and windier than average, with heavy snow in winter.
Geography
This eastern Massachusetts city is in Middlesex County, about miles west of Boston.
Recreation
Marlborough is just a few miles from downhill and cross-country ski areas, many of which are open in summer for hiking, fishing, and boating.
Historical
The town was originally intended to be called Whipsuppnicke, but it was incorporated in 1660 as Marlborow (later changed to Marlborough).
Economy
A mall with national department store chains is right in town.
| Population [details] | 38,553 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 68.8% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 350.39 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 42.00% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 36.71 °F/18.55 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 80.1 °F/60.59 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 48.96 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 34 |
| Cost of living [details] | 107.5 |
| State sales tax | 5.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Boston (20.14 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | LAURENCE G HANSCOM FIELD (16.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Charitable activities and contributions, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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