Holliston MA is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in the Greater Boston area and is part of the region known as Metrowest. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 19.0 square miles.
The town is located in eastern Massachusetts and bordered by Sherborn on the east; Millis on the south; Medway on the south; Milford on the west; Hopkinton on the west; and Ashland on the north. Holliston is the only town in Middlesex County that borders both Norfolk and Worcester Counties.
The name was taken in honor of Thomas Hollis, Esq. of London, England, a benefactor of Harvard College.
The town was once the largest producer of shoes in the US and many of the shoe factories have been lost by fires and other problems. Competition from overseas shoe factories is largely to blame for the loss of the industry.
Once populated by factories and farms up until the latter part of the nineteenth century, Holliston has now transformed itself into a bedroom community for Boston and Route 128 (the technology belt).
Holliston is a town known for its quaint Town Center that includes: numerous antique shops, boutiques, a public library and town hall and several white steeple churches.
Hollliston has a nice, small town-like feel and is a great place to buy a home and raise a family!
Holliston, MA Population Statistics
As of 2011, Holliston’s population is 14,013 people. Since 2000, Holliston has had a population growth of 1.51 percent. There are 745 people per square mile (population density). The average household size is 2.86 people. 53.73% of people are married with children and 57.29% have children and are single.
Holliston, MA Climate
Holliston gets 46 inches of rain and 48 inches of snowfall per year. Number of days with any measurable precipitation is 121. On average, there are 198 sunny days per year with July highs around 84 degrees and January lows around 14 degrees.
Holliston, MA Economy
The unemployment rate in Holliston is 5.70% with job growth at 0.51%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 35.32%. Holliston’s sales tax rate is 5.00% and the income tax is 5.30%. Income per capita is $44,768, which includes all adults and children. The median household income in Holliston is $102,851.
Population by Occupation in Holliston, MA
- Management, Business, and Financial Operations 23.13%
- Professional and Related Occupations 35.14%
- Service 7.28%
- Sales and Office 22.60%
- Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0.11%
- Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance 7.64%
- Production, Transportation, and Material Moving 6.38%
Holliston, MA Real Estate and Housing
If you’re in the market to buy Real Estate in Holliston MA or thinking about relocating to Holliston MA, you’ll find many residential options to choose from. Whether you’re looking for Holliston MA luxury and estate homes, Holliston MA single-family homes, Holliston MA town homes or short sales in Holliston MA, I am a Holliston MA Realtor that can help you find exactly what you’re looking for!
The median home value in Holliston, MA, is $375,800. Home appreciation is -0.02% over the last year. The median age of Holliston, MA, real estate is 44 years. Renters make up 11.39% of the Holliston population and 2.14% of houses and apartments are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Holliston, MA Public Schools
Holliston schools spend $7,388 per student. There are 13 pupils per teacher, 735 students per librarian, and 267 children per counselor. Schools in Holliston include:
Placentino Elementary School- Miller Elementary School
- Adams Middle School
- Holliston High School
Colleges/Universities with over 2000 Students nearest to Holliston, MA
- Framingham State College
- Wellesley College
- Babson College
- Massachusetts Bay Community College
- Brandeis University
- Boston College
- Bentley University
Holliston, MA Educational Statistics
- 2 yr College Grad. 7.67%
- 4 yr College Grad. 33.72%
- Graduate Degrees 22.57%
- High School Grads. 97.77%
Hospitals/Medical Centers nearest to Holliston, MA
- Milford Regional Medical Center
- Metrowest Medical Center
- Newton-Wellesley Hospital
- Norwood Hospital
- Marlborough Hospital
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Boston Medical Center
Holliston, MA Parks
- Goodwill Park
- Patoma Park
- Pleasure Point
- Stoddard Park
Transportation and Commute Statistics in Holliston, MA
Being a small town, Holliston does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work. The average one-way commute takes 37 minutes. 83% of commuters drive their own car alone, 6% carpool with others, 3% take mass transit and 6% work from home.
Amtrak stations near Holliston include: Framingham Station – 6 miles; Route 128 Station – 15 miles and Worcester Station – 19 miles. Boston’s Logan International Airport is easily accessible from nearby Framingham.
Bill Gassett – Holliston Massachusetts Realtor
If you’re thinking about selling your Holliston MA home, Holliston investment property or other Holliston MA Real Estate, allow me to help make the transaction a smooth and pleasant experience. If you’re in the market to buy Real Estate in Holliston MA, you’ll find a variety of residential options to choose from to fit your lifestyle budget and needs.
Whether you’re looking to buy or sell Real Estate in Holliston MA , my goal is to provide expert advice and exceptional customer service utilizing the latest, cutting-edge Internet marketing technology available.
A few of my accomplishments that I am proud of include:
- Graduated with B.S. in Marketing and Management Northeastern University Boston, MA. Active participant in the Cooperative Education Program.
- Full time Realtor for past 25 years servicing Metrowest MA including Holliston MA.
- Member of National Association of Realtors & Greater Boston Real Estate Board.
- Prior to joining RE/MAX in 1996 was one of the top agents in MA for the Prudential Real Estate.
- Have been ranked one of the top 5 RE/MAX agents in Massachusetts each year, for eleven out of the past twelve years.
- #1 agent at RE/MAX Executive Realty - a seven office company with over 135 agents. RE/MAX Executive Realty is the largest RE/MAX company in Massachusetts with offices in offices in Hopkinton, Holliston, Medfield, Grafton, Upton, Franklin, and Natick.
- Elected to RE/MAX Hall of Fame.
- RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement award.
- Have been ranked as high as #48 RE/MAX agent in the United States.
- Featured in Who’s Who In Real Estate.
- In 2011 was the #3 RE/MAX Realtor in all of New England.
I have been listing and selling homes in and around Metrowest Massachusetts for the last 25+ years. Call or send me an email so we can discuss how I can best serve your Holliston MA Real Estate needs!
Bill Gassett ~ Holliston MA Realtor
RE/MAX Executive Realty
404 Washington Street, Holliston MA 01746
Phone: 508.435.5356
Fax: 508.435.5550
Email: billgassett@remaxexec.com
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$189,000 : 117 Marilyn St., Holliston4 beds, 2 full baths
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$214,900 : 121 Mechanic St., Holliston2 beds, 1 full bath
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$214,900 : 6 Karen Cir, Holliston3 beds, 1 full bath
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$219,900 : 90 Regal Street, Holliston3 beds, 2 full baths
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$225,000 : 129 Mechanic St., Holliston2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$259,900 : 55 Westfield Dr, Holliston4 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$274,000 : 24 Adam Wheeler Lane, Holliston3 beds, 2 full baths
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$274,900 : 75 Turner Rd, Holliston3 beds, 1 full bath
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$289,900 : 368 Ashland Street, Holliston3 beds, 1 full bath
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$289,900 : 184 Oak Street, Holliston3 beds, 1 full bath
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$299,900 : 314 Gorwin Dr, Holliston3 beds, 1 full bath
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$299,900 : 671 Washington St, Holliston3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$309,900 : 110 Norfolk St, Holliston3 beds, 1 full bath
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$319,900 : 122 Westfield Dr, Holliston4 beds, 2 full baths
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$324,500 : 44 Baker Street, Holliston3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$325,000 : 183 Marshall St, Holliston3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$329,900 : 377 Highland St, Holliston3 beds, 1 full bath
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$332,700 : 5 Jarbrook Rd, Holliston4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$339,000 : 272 Chamberlain St, Holliston4 beds, 1 full bath
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$345,000 : 40 Union St, Holliston3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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