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Milton, Massachusetts

Introduction to Milton, Massachusetts

Milton, Massachusetts, in Norfolk county, is 3 miles W of Quincy, Massachusetts and 7 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts . The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Boston metropolitan area. Milton contains a population of approximately 26,062.

Milton History

Milton, located between Neponset River and the Blue Hills, was initially a part of Dorchester. The English settlers traveled to Milton in 1620 and began the process of settlement. They permanently settled in the town in 1634. During this time, the community was an agricultural community. They grew barley, Indian corn and rye in Milton.

Milton and nearby Attractions

  • Presidents Golf Course
  • Forbes House Museum
  • Louis R. Levin Memorial Library
  • Captain Forbes House Museum
  • Lane Playground
  • Museum of American China Trade

Things To Do In Milton

Milton offers a wide range of attractions for residents and tourists. You can check out the interesting Captain Forbes House Museum in the city. The museum of American China Trade, Milton Public Library and the Forbes House Museum are attractive places for the culturally inclined.

Milton Transportation

Boston Logan International is the nearest major Airport.

Milton Higher Education

University Of Massachusetts-Boston offers higher education facilities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyMilton Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyMilton Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyMilton Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Milton Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Milton Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Milton People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Milton College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Milton Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Milton Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 11%Milton Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Milton, MA

Comparing Milton 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 Women109
Well-Paid Single Men109
Age of the Population96
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens98
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Racial Diversity49
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty109
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home85
Walking and Biking to Work36
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing31
Affordability of Rents32
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime108

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