Living in Marlborough

Marlborough is a small Monadnock Region town in Cheshire County just southeast of Keene, with a compact downtown along Route 101. The town's proximity to Mount Monadnock and Keene gives it both mountain access and easy reach of a larger city's amenities. Marlborough's small downtown includes local businesses and civic buildings, while the surrounding hills offer hiking trails connecting toward Mount Monadnock. The town's rural character remains intact despite its position along a busy state highway. Housing in Marlborough remains more affordable than Keene itself, drawing families and commuters who want small-town character within a short drive of a larger city's job market.