The Millis population is made up of single-family rental homes, 81 multi-family dwelling units, and 37 single-family homes. ACS 2014 data shows that 611 of those residents were 65 years old and older. Most residents are White non-Latino. Population is expected to continue to decrease through 2030, but there are still opportunities to build housing for the community. Here is more information on the population and steets in Millis.
A large brickyard encircles Causeway Street, and was once owned by the Clark Family. Christian Herter's home was built nearby, and Richardson's Tavern, built around 1720, was reputedly the setting for a luncheon with George Washington in 1775. There is also rumor that Nathan Hale and Marquis de Lafayette dined there.
The area around Causeway Street was once a bustling industrial area during the early days of Millis. It was once used to excavate clay and sand to make bricks. Many large estates were built with bricks. Today, these old clay pits are ponds filled with water. The Great Black Swamp is a significant factor in the separation of the towns in 1885.
The Town of Millis was first settled in 1657. The town officially incorporated in 1885. Originally part of the city of Medway, it was a part of Dedham before it was incorporated. In 1651, the town was granted land by the Medway. Later, in 1713, the Millis pioneers named the area Medway. West Medway is now part of the city of Millis.