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Millis, MA

Millis, MA.

Population: 8,888 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Millis, MA is $710,096 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.25M after a median 58 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$710,096

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

58

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$710,096
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+10.2%
5-year appreciation
+23.6%
10-year appreciation
+68.7%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$712,793
House Price Index (state)
467.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.25M
Median list price
$1.17M
Median price per sqft
$448
1-year sale-price change
+122.0%
Median days on market
58 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
24
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+1.0%
New listings (monthly)
11

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,278/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,597/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,044/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,658/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,067/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Clyde F Brown, Millis Middle, Millis High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Blackburn and Union Privileges (6.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.1 in
Annual snowfall
29.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
276
Days with Moderate air quality
85
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
81,791
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
82,912

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
16
Nearest national park
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site (16 mi)
National parks include
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Hopedale Industrial Park Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
35
Hospitals include
MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL, STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ARBOUR-FULLER HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,202 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
44.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.5%
Median annual property tax
$9,344
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
89.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
309,515
Average weekly wage
$1,575
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
515

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MillisState medianUS median
Median home value$710,096$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$1.25M$585,000$325,000
Median days on market58 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$9,344$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Millis, MA?
$710,096.
What is the median sale price in Millis, MA?
$1.25M.
How long do homes take to sell in Millis, MA?
Median days on market: 58 days.
What is typical rent in Millis, MA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,044/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Millis, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, coldWave.
Is Millis, MA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Millis, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Millis, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Millis, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Millis, MA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Millis, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Millis, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Millis, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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