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Southborough, MA

Southborough is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It incorporates the villages of Cordaville, Fayville, and Southville. Its name is often informally shortened to Southboro, a usage seen on many area signs and maps. At the 2020 census, its population was 10,450 in 3,542 households.

As of 2021, 43% of land use was residential, with 35% open space, including one-tenth of the town's area that is flooded by the Sudbury Reservoir. Light industrial land use is concentrated along main roads, primarily Massachusetts Route 9, and there are several small business districts in the villages and along Route 9.

Southborough was first settled in 1660 and was officially incorporated in July 1727. Southborough was primarily a farming community until mills began to tap the small rivers that ran through the town. By the end of the 19th century, Southborough was home to the manufacture of plasters, straw bonnets, boots, and shoes, among other things.

In 1727, Southborough split off as the "south borough" of Marlborough, much as Westborough had split off from Marlborough in 1717, ten years before.

In 1898, the Fayville Dam was constructed to produce several reservoirs to supply a growing Boston with water. As a result, manufacturing vanished, and Southborough did not see substantial growth until the high-tech boom of the 1970s.

The Fay, Burnett, and Choate families had major impacts on the development of the town as it is today. St. Mark's Church, St. Mark's School, the Southborough Library, the Community House, and the Fay School were all built at least in part through the efforts of these families.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 15.7 square miles (41 km²), of which 14.1 square miles (37 km²) is land and 1.5 square miles (3.9 km²), or 9.64%, is water. 

The racial makeup of the town was 94.47% White, 0.54% African American, 0.07% Native American, 3.52% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.50% of the population.

The median income for a household in the town was $132,986, and the median income for a family was $129,454, although according to CNN, the median family income had risen to $148,297 by 2009. Males had a median income of $80,961 versus $50,537 for females. The per capita income for the town was $64,310. About 0.4% of families and 0.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.7% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.

Southborough places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. UMass Memorial Health-Marlborough Hospital offers a top-notch medical staff and a full spectrum of high-quality, state-of-the-art healthcare services. Every Body Balance and Focus on Fitness delivers various fitness programs tailored to individual needs. For a more personalized fitness experience, Fitness Together - Southborough offers one-on-one personal training sessions. The Southborough Recreation Department organizes numerous activities, from youth sports to adult fitness classes. For mindfulness and mental health resources, the Massachusetts General Hospital guide provides excellent online tools for relaxation and movement. Community events such as the Cider Hike at Carlson Orchards offer enjoyable outdoor activities for all ages.

Top sites in Southborough, MA are Callahan State Park, Chestnut Hill Farm Farmstand and CSA, Southborough Recreation, and Southborough Golf Club.

Population: 10,441 (2023). ZIP code: 01772, 01745. Area code: 508, 774. Elevation: 306 ft (93 m). Area: 15.7 sq mi (40.6 km²).

FAQs

Is Southborough MA a good place to live?

Southborough is a suburb of Boston with a population of 10,380. Southborough is in Worcester County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Southborough offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Southborough, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

What is the average income in Southborough MA?

There are a total of 3,364 households in Southborough, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 78.45% of these Southborough households, while non-family units account for the remaining 21.55%. Additionally, 45.69% of households have children and 54.31% of households are without children. The average annual household income in Southborough is $235,694, while the median household income sits at $173,056 per year.

What is Southborough MA known for?

Southborough, like its neighbors, was primarily a farming community. These tree-ringed reservoirs, complete with rock outcroppings, and even a small island, here or there, do much to create the town's image as a quiet pastoral place. From its earliest days as "Stony Brook," this southern portion of the new town of Marlboro was known in the late 1600s, through its separation as a town of its own on July 17, 1727. Best remembered, perhaps, is the Cordaville Cotton and Woolen Mill that made blankets for the Civil War and left its name to one of the four villages.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Southborough

Niche

Point2homes

Callahan State Park 

Chestnut Hill Farm Farmstand and CSA 

Southborough Recreation 

Southborough Golf Club

UMass Memorial Health-Marlborough Hospital

Every Body Balance

Focus on Fitness

Fitness Together

Massachusetts General Hospital

Carlson Orchards 

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