Millis is a somewhat small town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 8,836 people and two associated neighborhoods, Millis is the 198th largest community in Massachusetts.

Housing costs in Millis are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Massachusetts.

Also of interest is that Millis has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 16.98% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Millis is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Millis’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

The education level of Millis ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Millis, 49.19% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.

The per capita income in Millis in 2018 was $61,499, which is upper middle income relative to Massachusetts, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $245,996 for a family of four.

The people who call Millis home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Millis residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Millis include Irish, Italian, English, German, and French.

The most common language spoken in Millis is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.