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Millis, Massachusetts

Introduction to Millis, Massachusetts

Millis, Massachusetts, in Norfolk county, is 8 miles S of Framingham, Massachusetts (center to center) and 20 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of approximately 7,902.

Millis History

The first settlers arrived in present day Millis in 1657. The town was officially incorporated in 1885 due to the efforts of Lansing Millis. Originally, Millis was part of Dedhlam. The land of Millis was granted to Medfield in 1651, and another new town called Medway was formed. The founder of this new town, Lansing Millis, incorporated Millis into the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on February 24th 1885. Mr. Millis was successful in making the small town prominent in the state, and he was also responsible for bringing the railroad which stimulated economic development.

Millis and Nearby Attractions

  • Capron Park Zoo
  • Ashland State Park
  • Armenian Library and Museum of America
  • Adams National Historic Site
  • Nashoba Valley

Things To Do In Millis

Millis has several museums nearby including the Armenian Library and Museum of America, the Art Institute of Boston Gallery, the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, and the Blue Hills Trailside Museum. Places of historical significance near Millis include Adams National Historical Site, Blanchard's Tavern, and Boston National Historical Park. Another popular sites near Millis is Richardson’s Tavern which was built around 1720. George Washington had lunch in this tavern on his way to Cambridge. Ames Nowell State Park, Ashland State Park, and Carson Beach are several parks nearby.

Millis Transportation

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport is a major airport nearby.

Millis Higher Education

Andover Newton Theological School, Anna Maria College, and Art Institute of Boston are colleges close to Millis.

High Points

Millis strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Millis Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Millis People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Millis Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Millis Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Millis Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Millis College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Millis Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Millis, MA

Comparing Millis to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women98
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Men98
Male Share of the Population65
Age of the Population63
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens22
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Working at Home86
Walking and Biking to Work45
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Affordability of Rents22
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