Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Marlborough, MA
$574,900Median listing price
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About Marlborough
Marlborough is a mid-sized city at the junction of I-495 and the Mass Pike corridor with a strong tech and corporate presence (Boston Scientific and others) and a growing downtown dining scene. Housing mixes older colonials and capes near downtown, 1970s–90s subdivisions, and newer apartment and townhome developments.
Home prices in Marlborough
The median listing price in Marlborough is $574,900.
Top places in Marlborough
- Downtown Marlborough / Main Street — restaurants, shops, and the Marlborough Farmers Market.
- Lake Williams and Lake Chauncy — in-town lakes with boating and swimming.
- Assabet River Rail Trail — rail trail through the city.
- Ghiloni Park — large park with sports fields and trails.
- Marlborough Country Club — public-access golf in town.
- Fort Meadow Reservoir — boating and fishing.
- Solomon Pond Mall (adjacent in Berlin) — major retail just west of town.
- Wayside Inn Historic District — colonial-era district with the grist mill.
Commuting from Marlborough
- No MBTA rail station in town; nearest Commuter Rail is the Worcester/Framingham Line at Southborough (~10–15 min drive) or Ashland.
- Typical drive to downtown Boston: ~40–55 minutes via I-90/Mass Pike or Route 20 (longer at rush hour).
- Logan Airport Express and MWRTA bus connections serve the area; express commuter bus options run to Boston.
Schools in Marlborough
Public schools: Marlborough Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Marlborough FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Marlborough, MA?
The median listing price in Marlborough is $574,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Marlborough, MA?
No MBTA rail station in town; nearest Commuter Rail is the Worcester/Framingham Line at Southborough (~10–15 min drive) or Ashland. - Which school district serves Marlborough, MA?
Marlborough is served by Marlborough Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.