Central Massachusetts · Town guide
Living in Marlborough, MA.
A small city along I-495 and Route 20 with a large employment base, a lower residential tax rate for the region, and a mix of older and newer neighborhoods.
Marlborough at a glance
- Median single-family
- $625,000
- ▼ 0.8% vs. last year
- Median condo
- $325,000
- ▼ 27.4% vs. last year
- Days on market
- 45
- single-family, year to date
- Sale vs. original list
- 99.3%
- single-family, year to date
- Residential tax rate
- $10.54
- per $1,000, FY2026
- Population
- 42,169
- 2024 Census estimate, +0.9% since 2020
- To Boston
- 25 mi
- straight line to City Hall
- MBTA rail & ferry
- No MBTA rail station in town
Marlborough market · August 2026 year to date
The numbers, before the opinions.
| Measure | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $625,000 | $325,000 |
| Change vs. last year | ▼ 0.8% | ▼ 27.4% |
| Sales closed | 131 | 61 |
| Median days on market | 45 | 40 |
| Sale price vs. original list | 99.3% | 96.9% |
| For sale at month end | 34 | 17 |
| Months of supply | 1.9 | 2.3 |
Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Marlborough Local Market Update (PDF, opens in a new tab) (MLS PIN data). Year-to-date figures except homes for sale and months of supply, which are for the latest month. A town median is a starting point; the right price is street by street.
Side by side · August 2026 year to date
How does Marlborough compare with nearby towns?
| Town | Median single-family | Median condo | Days on market | Tax rate (FY2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough | $625,000 ▼ 0.8% | $325,000 | 45 | $10.54 |
| Westborough | $830,000 ▼ 0.3% | $539,995 | 51 | $15.93 |
| Clinton | $525,000 ▲ 14.1% | $415,000 | 29 | $12.98 |
| Shrewsbury | $699,000 ▼ 0.6% | $511,125 | 38 | $11.50 |
| Grafton | $740,000 ▲ 7.4% | $480,000 | 34 | $13.69 |
| Worcester | $465,000 ▲ 3.3% | $308,500 | 40 | $13.28 |
Year-to-date medians from each town's MAR Local Market Update; tax rates per $1,000 from the Mass. Division of Local Services. Nearby = closest town centers among the towns I cover.
Town guide
What it's like to live in Marlborough.
What is it like to live in Marlborough?
Marlborough is a small city at I-495 and Route 20, with major employers, a downtown along Main Street, and a mix of older neighborhoods and newer developments.
It's popular with commuters along the I-495 and Route 9 corridors.
What are Marlborough's neighborhoods like?
A quick orientation, not a ranking:
| Area | What it's like | Worth a look if you want |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown | Main Street and older homes | City-center living |
| Near I-495 | Neighborhoods with highway access | Commuting by car |
| Outer neighborhoods | Newer subdivisions and condo communities | Newer homes |
What does housing look like in Marlborough?
Marlborough has single-families, condo and townhome communities, and two-families near downtown.
How is the commute from Marlborough to Boston?
Marlborough has no MBTA rail station. Residents drive via I-495, I-290, and Route 20, or use stations in nearby towns.
Where do people spend time in Marlborough?
- Lake Williams
- Downtown's restaurants
- Assabet River Rail Trail
What should buyers and sellers know about Marlborough?
- No rail in town; map your commute.
- Marlborough's FY2026 residential rate is lower than several neighbors; compare with the calculator.
For public school information, see the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's school and district profiles (Marlborough Public Schools).
Questions people actually ask.
Does Marlborough have a train?
No MBTA rail station in the city.
Is Marlborough a good place for I-495 commuters?
Yes. It sits directly on I-495 and near I-290 and the Mass Pike.
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What is the median home price in Marlborough, MA?
The median single-family sale price in Marlborough was $625,000 for August 2026 year to date, compared with $629,900 for the same period a year earlier. The median condo sold for $325,000. Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MLS PIN data).
How fast are homes selling in Marlborough?
Single-family homes that sold in Marlborough during August 2026 year to date spent a median of about 45 days on market and sold for 99.3% of their original list price on average, according to MAR.
What is the property tax rate in Marlborough, MA?
Marlborough's FY2026 residential property tax rate is $10.54 per $1,000 of assessed value (Massachusetts Division of Local Services). On a home assessed at the median single-family sale price, that's roughly $6,590 a year; your actual bill depends on the assessed value.
Is there a train from Marlborough to Boston?
There's no MBTA rail station in Marlborough. It's about 25 miles from Boston in a straight line; most residents drive or use a station in a nearby town.
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Marlborough homes for sale right now.
Active and coming-soon listings in Marlborough, through my Ruuster home search. Save a search to hear about new ones as they come on.
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- Fitchburg
- Leominster
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Sources: market figures, Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Local Market Update (data: MLS PIN; © ShowingTime Plus); tax rate, Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Municipal Databank, Tax Rates by Class; population, U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates for cities and towns; stations, MBTA (V3 API); distance, OpenStreetMap Nominatim (town center); miles are straight-line to Boston City Hall. Numbers retrieved 2026-09-25.