Holliston, Massachusetts
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.
The People and Families of Holliston
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.
Wealth and Education
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 Inclinations
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 Housing
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.
Commuting
In Holliston, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Nearby Cities and Towns
| 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 |
High Points
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% | |
Profile of Holliston, MA
Comparing Holliston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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The People
| 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 |  | |
Families
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
Wealth
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
Commute & Sprawl
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Working at Home | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
Housing
| 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 | | |
Crime
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
