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Milton, MA

Milton is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States, and an affluent suburb of Boston. The population was 28,630 at the 2020 census. Milton is the birthplace of former U.S. President George H. W. Bush and architect Buckminster Fuller. Milton was ranked by Money as the 2nd, 7th, 8th, and 17th best place to live in the United States in 2011, 2009, 2019, 2021, and 2022 respectively.

Milton is located in the relatively hilly area between the Neponset River and Blue Hills, bounded by Brush Hill to the west, Milton Hill to the east, Blue Hills to the south, and the Neponset River to the north. It is also bordered by Boston's Dorchester and Mattapan neighborhoods to the north and its Hyde Park neighborhood to the west; Quincy to the east; Randolph to the south, and Canton to the west.

The area now known as Milton was inhabited for more than ten thousand years before European colonization. The Paleoamerican archaeological site Fowl Meadows lies within the bounds of present-day Milton, with charcoal remains dated to 10,210±60 years before present in 1994, later calibrated to 12,140 years before the present.

At the time of European exploration and settlement in the early 1600s, the area was inhabited by the Neponset tribe of the Massachusett, an Algonquian people, who referred to the area that would become Milton as 'Unquatiquisset,' meaning 'Lower Falls', denoting the place where the rapids of the Neponset River meet Massachusetts Bay.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 13.3 sq mi (34.4 km2), of which, 13.1 sq mi (33.8 km2) is land and the balance is water. As a result of its glacial geological history, many kettle ponds dot the town.

Great Blue Hill in the Blue Hills Reservation is the highest point in Norfolk County and the second-highest elevation within 25 miles of the Atlantic coast, behind Cadillac Mountain in Bar Harbor, Maine. The summit houses the Blue Hill Observatory, home of the longest continuous weather record in North America, along with multiple radio transmitters. There are no official wards or neighborhoods defined in the town's governance and community planning processes. There are three GNIS-populated places located in the town: Milton (42°14'58"N 71°03'58" W), Milton Center (42°15'15"N 71°04'48" W), and East Milton (42°15'30"N 71°02'33" W).

Milton places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. A proud member of the Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) system, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Milton (BID Milton), formerly known as Milton Hospital, has been providing high-quality care to residents across Norfolk County since 1903. Start your fitness journey at Muscle and Flow or Craicfit known for their high-intensity workout programs. For a more relaxed environment, check out Milton Yoga, which offers classes for all skill levels. Blue Hills Reservation provides extensive trails for hiking and nature walks. For aquatic exercise, Milton Hoosic Club features a pool and various water activities. Enhance your well-being with therapeutic massages at Healing Hands Massage.
 

Top Sites in Milton, MA are Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Blue Hill Observatory Science Center Inc, and Eustis Estate Museum and Study Center.
 

ZIP Code: 02186. Area code(s): 617 and 857. Elevation: 40 m (130 ft). Area: 13.3 sq mi (34.4 km2). Population: 28,630 (2020)
 

FAQs

Is Milton, MA an affluent town?

Milton, MA, is one of New England's most affluent, diverse, and desired communities. About seven miles from downtown Boston, Milton is bordered by Quincy, Randolph, Canton, and the Boston neighborhoods of Dorchester and Mattapan. With a population of 28,630, Milton is situated in a hilly, 13-square-mile area. Milton was originally settled in 1634 as a part of the town of Dorchester and became independent in 1662.

Is Milton, MA a good place to live?

Milton is a suburb of Boston with a population of 28,450. Milton is in Norfolk County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Milton offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Milton, there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Milton and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Milton are highly rated.

Is Milton MA expensive to live in?

The median household income in a city certainly helps gauge the cost of living. The median household income in Milton is $153,971, which is 72% more than that of the state. The median income for an individual is $65,561, which is 36% more than that of the state. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in Milton to be 219.5% of the national average. This makes it one of the most expensive cities in the US.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Milton

Blue Bid Homes

Niche

Zero Down

Blue Hills Trailside Museum 

Blue Hill Observatory Science Center Inc 

Eustis Estate Museum and Study Center

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Milton

Muscle and Flow

Craicfit

Milton Yoga

Blue Hills Reservation

Milton Hoosic Club

Healing Hands Massage

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