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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.
Community care facilities for the elderly 2
Percentage of population over age 55 23.9%
Number of museums within 30 miles 251
Number of libraries within the area 1
Number of movie theaters within 15 miles 31
Number of golf courses within 30 miles 288
Tax incentives for retirees No
Median income for those aged 55–64 $83,398
Median income for those aged 65–74 $57,478
Median income for those aged 75 and up $38,318

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