The Town FilesMillis, Massachusetts
Town in Norfolk County · population 8,460 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $603,500
- Household income
- $155,996
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 52 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 46.4
Millis is a town of 8,460 people in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $603,500, above the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 88% of Massachusetts towns, better for families than 77% of Massachusetts towns, better for retirees than 75% of Massachusetts towns.
How Millis ranks
Percentile among Massachusetts towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Massachusetts towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Millis is worth $603,500, above the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $155,996, which is more affordable than 78% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $1,696 a month. 83.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Millis | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $603,500 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $1,696 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $155,996 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 83.2% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Millis
| People | Millis | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.4 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.5% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 18.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54.5% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 3.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.7% | — |
| Work from home | 17.5% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 30.6 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.3% | 93.9% |
Weather in Millis
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 16.6°F. About 50.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.5 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 152 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Millis since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 9, 1953 about 7.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 7, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 28, 2020.
Severe weather in Norfolk County since 1996
Norfolk County has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3599: Hurricane Lee |
| April 18, 2022 | Snowstorm | DR-4651: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4496: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3438: Covid-19 |
| July 19, 2018 | Snowstorm | DR-4379: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Norfolk County
Norfolk County had 346,327 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $84,497 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Millis itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Millis
4 public schools with 1,186 students, about 11.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde F Brown | PK-5 | 595 | 13.8 |
| Millis High School | 9-12 | 317 | 10.9 |
| Millis Middle | 6-8 | 268 | 9.6 |
| TIES | 15-15 | 6 | 6.0 |
Towns near Millis
- Millis-Clicquot, MA0.9 mi · 4,499 people · home $545,600
- Medfield, MA3.1 mi · 12,799 people · home $911,100
- Medfield, MA3.4 mi · 6,939 people · home $815,300
- Medway, MA3.6 mi · 13,115 people · home $617,300
- Sherborn, MA4.1 mi · 4,401 people · home $1,026,800
- Norfolk, MA4.3 mi · 11,662 people · home $725,200
- Holliston, MA4.9 mi · 14,996 people · home $650,300
- Dover, MA5.6 mi · 5,923 people · home $1,340,300
Millis questions
Is Millis, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Millis scores better for retirees than 75% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 52%. 23.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.4).
How much does a house cost in Millis?
The median owner-occupied home in Millis is valued at $603,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $155,996, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,696 a month.
What is the weather like in Millis?
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 16.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.4 inches of precipitation a year and 51.5 inches of snow.
Does Millis get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Millis since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 9, 1953. The typical Massachusetts town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)