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All the Facts Point to Marlborough, MA

Companies choose Marlborough, MA, because of its central location, quality properties, educated workforce, affordable housing, and high quality of life. Here are some of the fast facts* to keep in mind when deciding whether our city is right for your business.

Premier Companies:
Cytiva, Boston Scientific, Quest Diagnostics, Hologic, RTX Corp-Raytheon, Repligen, TJX Companies, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Qnity, Ken’s Foods, Sartorius

Top Industries:
Life Sciences and Biotech, Manufacturing, High Technology

Higher Education:
A 40-minute drive or less from leading higher education institutions, including Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Boston College, Boston University, Northeastern University, University of Massachusetts, Tufts University and others. Only 20-minutes away from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester State, Framingham State, Wellesley College, and more than a dozen other 2- and 4-year postsecondary schools.

 

Airports:
A 60-minute drive or less from four major airports: Logan International Airport, Manchester-Boston Airport, T.F. Green Airport and Worcester Airport.

Highways:
Located at the hub of I-495, I-290, I-90, and Routes 9, 20, & 85

 

FY 2026 Tax Rates

Commercial Tax Rate

18.43

Residential Tax Rate

 10.54

Demographics

2026
  • 42,513 Population
  • 33,048 Population Age 20+
  • 39 Median Age
  • 17,261 Number of Households
  • 10,221 Number of Families

Talent

2026
  • 25,993 Labor Force
  • 31,992 Total Employees
  • 50.1% Population with College Degree or Higher
  • 80 Post-Secondary Schools within 25 miles [1]

Economy

2026
  • 2,486 Total Establishments
  • $2,074 Average Weekly Wage [2]
  • 8,960 Households with Income >$100K
  • $117,627 Average Household Expenditure

Quality of Life

2026
  • $104,733 Median Household Income
  • $585,316 Average Home Value [3]
  • 28 minutes Average Commute Travel Time
  • 15+ Major Lakes & Parks within 5 Miles

NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated below, figures are sourced from MassEcon.

*Figures in this section represent the City of Marlborough only
[1] Source: National Center for Education Statistics
[2] Source: Mass Department of Economic Research
[3] Source: Zillow