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Holliston, Massachusetts

town · Middlesex County

At a glance

15,094
Population
$650,300
Median home value (all homes)
114% above U.S. median
$755,022
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,821/mo
Median rent
35% above U.S. median
$159,817
Median household income
103% above U.S. median
34.2 min
Average commute
96.6%
Homes with broadband
4.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 140 — 40% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing132% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities29% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost27% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates96.3%
College graduates65.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Holliston Economic Development Committee
The Holliston Economic Development Committee (EDC) works proactively to promote, encourage, and facilitate the development of responsible and properly planned commercial and industrial growth within Holliston, to expand and strengthen the local economy and diversify the community’s tax base so residents have more opportunities to live, work, and thrive in a forward-looking and financially strong community.
region Montachusett Regional Planning Com
MRPC provides technical planning assistance to 22 member communities in the Montachusett Region of greater north central Massachusetts, offering comprehensive planning, GIS data analysis, grant writing and administration, and transit/transportation planning services.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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