Northborough Apartments and Rentals

Located just 10 miles northeast of Worcester and 40 miles west of Boston, the city of Northborough, Mass., is a great place to call home. Residents love this town's sense of community and family-friendliness, and about 6,000 people are proud to call the area home. Northborough enjoys a median household income that is about $20,000 greater than the Massachusetts average, making it a desirable community in which to live. The city's many historic structures, quaint features and stunning New England landscapes will ensure that those searching for Northborough apartments for rent will never want to leave.

Northborough was originally part of the towns of Marlborough and Westborough. The town itself was incorporated in 1766 and became a prime gathering place for religious residents throughout the region. In Northborough's early years, church service attendance was mandatory, and Puritan ideals were held in high regard.

Today, Northborough still provides a haven of family-friendly values, though its  residents are warm and welcoming to people of all backgrounds. The city's grassroots form of government still operates under its own home rule charter, and many residents take active roles in civic governance. Residents hail from all walks of life, and the median age in Northborough reflects the Massachusetts average of about 42.

Northborough is home to Old Boston Road, which is lined with commemorative plaques, historic structures and more. Mary Goodnow, a Northborough settler, was killed in 1707 along the road at a spot that is marked and commemorated in her name. Numerous historic mills are also located along this significant thoroughfare. Other historic structures are located throughout the town, including Monroe's Tavern, the Old Town House and the Old Town Hall, which is considered a Historical Architectural Monument by the National Park Service.

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