Massachusetts Living Index
Milton
Greater Boston · pop. 28,630
The Blue Hills are essentially the town's backyard, and the Red Line ends here.
Family SuburbOutdoors & Trails
Livability Index
69
/ 100
Ranks #35 of 194 MA towns
The numbers
Median home
$1.10M
5.9× household income
Household income
$189k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
16 min
peak driving
Population
28,630
5-yr trend 80/100
How Milton scores
Schools
86
Safety
87
Walkability
37
Transit
38
Biking
48
Dining
50
Nightlife
34
Arts & Culture
48
Green Space
88
Diversity
80
Climate
75
The honest read
Best for
Outdoorsy families who still need a fast Boston commute.
The tradeoff
Limited downtown. Most retail is a drive away.
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