Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Holliston
Holliston, MA Area Guide
New England charm abounds on the cusp of Boston
Suburban
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Close-Knit
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Scenic
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Peaceful
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Family-Friendly
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Historic
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Located about 30 miles southwest of Boston, Holliston is a scenic community brimming with New England charm. Holliston exudes a small-town atmosphere, touting a bevy of shops, eateries, and services in historic buildings strewn along Central Street and Washington Street. Holliston is also home to a close-knit community, coming together in support of local schools and regular events.
Residents enjoy a broad range of apartments and houses available for rent along tranquil tree-lined streets in Holliston. There are also plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation in Holliston, with popular venues like Ashland State Park, Lake Winthrop, and Cochituate State Park all close by. While Holliston residents love the community’s small-town feel, they also enjoy easy access to great shopping at Natick Mall and the many metropolitan amenities of nearby Boston.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$147,527
Average: $174,995
Education
7,337
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,591
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Holliston has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
46%
Other Education
54%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Holliston, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
655 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
579 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
610 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
807 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mass Audubon's Waseeka Wildlife Sanctuary
- Ashland State Park
- Hopkinton State Park
- Cowassock Woods and Ashland Town Forest
- Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Worcester Regional
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.