Marlborough, Massachusetts Income Statistics
Marlborough Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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B
Marlborough Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Marlborough | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $93,792 | $104,336 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $68,816 | $80,230 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 3.4% | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 17.3% | 20.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 14.5% | 22.3% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Marlborough is about 10% lower than in Massachusetts. Income has been growing slower in Marlborough (3.4%/yr) than in Massachusetts (4.9%/yr).
About 17% of adults in Marlborough earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Massachusetts average of 21%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Marlborough, Massachusetts grew by 32.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $93,792 in 2024. That's an average of about 3.4% per year.
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Marlborough
| Metric | Marlborough | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.523 | 0.531 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $72,246 | $90,842 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $71,702 | $75,629 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 0.8% | 16.7% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Marlborough, it is 0.523, lower than Massachusetts's 0.531, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 1% more than women's income in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Marlborough, Massachusetts has narrowed from about 20% to 1% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 21% in 2010. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $11,670 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Marlborough | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 16.2% | 18.6% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Approximately 1,339 people are unemployed in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
The average commute time in Marlborough is 25 minutes, about the same as in Massachusetts.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Marlborough, Massachusetts has fallen from 6.1% to 5.5% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 6.9% in 2014 and fell as low as 4.0% in 2019.
Marlborough, MA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Marlborough, MA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough, MA | 41,541 | $93,792 #2/2 | 3.4%/yr #2/2 | 5.5% #2/2 | 0.523 #1/2 |
| Framingham, MA | 72,408 | $107,525 | 5.4%/yr | 4.8% | 0.534 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Marlborough, Massachusetts has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Massachusetts, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
How Rich Is Marlborough, Massachusetts?
Marlborough has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $93,792, about 10% lower than the Massachusetts average of $104,336.
Are incomes growing in Marlborough, Massachusetts?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Marlborough, Massachusetts rose 33%, from $70,645 to $93,792. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Massachusetts as a whole: +33% against +61%.
What was the median household income in Marlborough in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Marlborough, Massachusetts was $95,690, up 4% from $92,122 in 2022. The Massachusetts median that year was $101,513.
What was the median household income in Marlborough in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Marlborough, Massachusetts was $81,790. By 2024 it had risen 15% to $93,792.
What is the Gini coefficient in Marlborough, Massachusetts?
The Gini coefficient in Marlborough is 0.523. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Marlborough, Massachusetts?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Marlborough, Massachusetts has narrowed from about 20% to 1% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 21% in 2010. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $11,670 since 2009.
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