Are you looking for a community near Boston that’s perfect for young families? Take a look into Milton, MA, which nabbed the prestigious Number 2 spot on CNN Money’s 2011 list of America’s Best Small Towns.
What makes Milton so special? The tree-lined streets, the beautiful array of homes ranging from large mansions to small colonials, the fantastic school system, and its close proximity to Boston are certainly all benefits, but what really makes it a great place to live is the sense of community. Find your new home in Milton today by searching Milton MA houses for sale.
Location: Milton is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts and part of the Greater Boston area.
History: Milton just celebrated their 350th anniversary! It was first settled in 1640 as part of Dorchester and was referred to as Unquity. On June 11, 1662, it was incorporated as a town, and has since grown to about 27,000 residents.
Neighbors: Randolph, Norwood, Quincy, Braintree, Deadham, Boston (Mattapan, Dorchester).
MBTA Service: MBTA has 25 bus stops in the Milton area. Milton is accessed by the Red line of the T.
Population: According to the 2010 Census, Milton population is 27,003.
Schools: The school system in Milton is excellent, and offers a wide array of both public and private school options. There are six public schools in Milton, including four elementary schools: Collicot, Cunningham, Glover, and Tucker; one middle school, Charles S. Pierce; and Milton High School. There are also private high schools and elementary/middle schools, including the girls’ school Fontbonne Academy, Milton Academy, St. Mary of the Hills, St. Agatha’s, Thacher Montessori School, and Delphi Academy.
Milton is also home to Curry College, a private liberal arts school. Click the link for the Milton Public School system website.
Home Prices: In 2012 the average price of a single-family home in Milton was $544,274. Homes in vary greatly in price range, and in 2012 the range was from $180,00 to $2,500,000. Search houses for sale in Milton MA.
The Blue Hill Observatory
The Blue Hill Observatory sits on the Canton-Milton line, and is home of one of the oldest continuous records for weather observations in the country, and an early research location for atmospheric observations.
In the late 1890s and early 1900s, the Observatory conducted several experiments using kites to hoist instruments high up in the atmosphere and take measurements. This involved several technical challenges, including stabilizing the kite, using piano wire to withstand the tension, and steam powered winding machines to real the kites back in. The site reports that a maximum height of 15,793 feet about sea level was reached in 1900. Observatory staff also took park in experiments using balloons which eventually replaced kites. For more information about the observatory visit this link.
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