Holliston, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 4 miles S of Framingham, Massachusetts (center to center) and 21 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Boston metropolitan area. Holliston contains a population of approximately 13,801.
In Holliston, about 70% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Holliston, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.
In 2000, Holliston had a median family income of $84,878. The typical family in Holliston is better off than most in Massachusetts. The town has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Holliston have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Holliston favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $20,025. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.
Holliston has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 86% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Massachusetts, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Holliston, 91% of commuters drive to work.
| Location | Pop. | Median Family Income (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| Holliston | 13,801 | $84,878 |
| Ashland | 14,674 | $77,611 |
| Framingham | 66,910 | $67,420 |
| Hopkinton | 13,346 | $102,550 |
| Medway | 12,448 | $85,627 |
| Millis | 7,902 | $72,171 |
| Sherborn | 4,200 | $136,211 |
Holliston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Comparing Holliston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
Ratings range from
(lowest) to
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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Money donated by Holliston residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.
| Party | Contributions |
|---|---|
| Democratic | $39,956 |
| Republican | $24,275 |
| Candidate | Contributions |
|---|---|
| George W. Bush | $20,025 |
| John Kerry | $17,756 |
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Est. 2005 Population | 13,847 |
| Growth | 46 |
| Growth % | 0.3% |
| Category | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,801 | 100% |
| Male | 6,770 | 49.1% |
| Female | 7,031 | 50.9% |
| Under 18 | 4,141 | 30% |
| 18+ | 9,660 | 70% |
| 65+ | 1,228 | 8.9% |
| Median Age | 38.2 | |
| Average Family Size | 3.25 | |
| White | 13,346 | 96.7% |
| African-American | 123 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 165 | 1.2% |
| American Indian & Alaskan | 18 | 0.1% |
| Other | 43 | 0.3% |
| Mixed Race | 105 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic (included in categories above) | 190 | 1.4% |
| Median Family Income (1999) | $84,878 |   |
| Population In Poverty | 471 | 3.4% |
(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)
Note: This is national, not racial, ancestry, so the Census doesn't have categories for Hispanic and African-American, e.g. CityTownInfo is currently gathering additional ancestry data for this site.
| Ancestry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Irish | 23% |
| Italian | 16.7% |
| English | 13.8% |
| German | 6.3% |
| US/American | 6.1% |
| Other (often includes Hispanic and African American) | 4.5% |
| Polish | 3.8% |
| French (except Basque) | 3% |
| French Canadian | 2.8% |
| Russian | 2.2% |
| Swedish | 2.2% |
| Scottish | 1.9% |
| Scotch-Irish | 1.2% |
| Portuguese | 1.1% |
| Norwegian | 0.9% |
| Hungarian | 0.9% |
| European | 0.8% |
| Canadian | 0.8% |
| Haitian | 0.6% |
| Greek | 0.6% |
| Swiss | 0.5% |
| Welsh | 0.5% |
| Armenian | 0.5% |
| Eastern European | 0.4% |
| British | 0.4% |
| Finnish | 0.4% |
| Scandinavian | 0.4% |
| Albanian | 0.4% |
| Ukrainian | 0.4% |
| Danish | 0.4% |
| Lithuanian | 0.3% |
| Iranian | 0.3% |
| Northern European | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 0.2% |
| Lebanese | 0.2% |
| Belgian | 0.2% |
| Brazilian | 0.2% |
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| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Near Medium City | 4 miles S of Framingham, Massachusetts (center to center) |
| Nearest Large City | 21 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| Metro Area | Boston |
| Standard Zip Codes | 01746 |
| Phone Area Codes | 508 |
| Time Zone | Eastern (-5 hours from GMT) |
| Daylight Savings | The city observes Daylight Saving Time. |
| Latitude | 42.211 |
| Longitude | -71.424 |
Nearest Weather Stations
Notes:
| Station | FRAMINGHAM |
|---|---|
| Distance | 5 miles |
| Jan Temp | 16 to 36 F |
| Apr Temp | 38 to 58 F |
| Jul Temp | 63 to 84 F |
| Oct Temp | 40 to 63 F |
| Annual Precip | 45.8 inches |
| Station | WEST MEDWAY |
|---|---|
| Distance | 5.4 miles |
| Jan Temp | 13 to 38 F |
| Apr Temp | 35 to 59 F |
| Jul Temp | 60 to 84 F |
| Oct Temp | 37 to 64 F |
| Annual Precip | 48.7 inches |
| Station | WALPOLE 2 |
|---|---|
| Distance | 9.5 miles |
| Jan Temp | 18 to 36 F |
| Apr Temp | 37 to 58 F |
| Jul Temp | 62 to 83 F |
| Oct Temp | 41 to 62 F |
| Annual Precip | 46.5 inches |
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