What are the schools like in Marlborough, NH?

Marlborough is served primarily by Marlborough School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.

What is the median household income in Marlborough?

The median household income in Marlborough, NH is $62,950 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.7%.

What is the weather like in Marlborough, NH?

Marlborough has an average high temperature of 30.4°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 59.8 inches.

Marlborough, NH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Marlborough, NH affordable or expensive?

Marlborough's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Marlborough is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $234,100 and the median rent is $923 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Marlborough, NH?

Marlborough has a violent crime rate of 91.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 319.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Marlborough, NH a Good Place to Live?

Marlborough is a small town of 991 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $62,950 and a 0.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Marlborough stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Marlborough is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Marlborough city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 99.8

Marlborough's overall cost of living index is 99.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Marlborough costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Marlborough, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$234,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$923	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,950	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Marlborough's violent crime rate is 91.2 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

91.2 /100k

Property Crime

319.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Marlborough is served primarily by Marlborough School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Marlborough, NH	National Avg
School District	Marlborough School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Marlborough sees average highs of 30.4°F in January and 81.9°F in July, with 46.8 inches of annual precipitation and 59.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Marlborough, NH
Average High — January	30.4°F
Average High — July	81.9°F
Annual Precipitation	46.8"
Annual Snowfall	59.8"

Demographics

Metric	Marlborough, NH	National Avg
Population	991	—
Median Age	50.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.8%	22.2%
65 and over	19.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Troy, NH 6 mi Keene, NH 6 mi West Swanzey, NH 6 mi Jaffrey, NH 12 mi Winchester, NH 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Marlborough

Marlborough, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03455

Marlborough vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marlborough, NH affordable or expensive?

Marlborough's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Marlborough roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $234,100 and median rent is $923/month.

What is the crime rate in Marlborough, NH?

Marlborough's violent crime rate is 91.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 319.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Marlborough?

Public schools in Marlborough are operated by Marlborough School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 34.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Marlborough, NH a good place to live?

Marlborough, NH has a population of 991, a median household income of $62,950, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Marlborough?

Marlborough averages 30.4°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.8 inches with about 59.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Marlborough?

Marlborough, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03455.

What is the population of Marlborough?

The population of Marlborough, New Hampshire is 991 with a median age of 50.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Marlborough?

Key numbers for living in Marlborough: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $234,100, median household income $62,950, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Marlborough side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.