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Milton, Massachusetts is a leafy suburban town just south of Boston, best known among students as the home of Curry College, a small private campus tucked into wooded grounds near the Blue Hills. Milton is residential and green to its core, more tree-lined streets and stone walls than downtown bustle, which gives it a calm, settled feel a world away from the city it borders. The town's defining feature is the Blue Hills Reservation, a sprawling state park of trails, ponds, and the summit of Great Blue Hill, where students hike, ski in winter, and take in skyline views. The Neponset River marks the eastern edge with greenway paths into Boston, and the historic village centers carry old New England charm.
Near the village center and the trolley connections, East Milton is convenient for students who want easier access into Boston and walkable everyday errands.
Down by the Neponset River, Milton Village carries historic charm and greenway access with a calm, settled feel.
The areas near the Blue Hills on the south and west sides put you next to the trails and the campus, ideal if you want the woodsy outdoor life.
Here's what you need to know about getting around Milton.
The MBTA's Mattapan trolley line runs through Milton and connects to the Red Line at Ashmont, giving you a rail route into Boston, and bus routes serve parts of town. Curry College runs its own shuttle for students, which helps with trips to nearby transit and shopping. Between the trolley and the shuttle, students can reach Boston and key destinations without a car. Check schedules, since service is lighter than in the city core.
Walking works within the village centers and around campus, but the town is spread out and hilly, so you won't get everywhere on foot. Biking is pleasant on the Neponset River greenway and quieter streets. Busier roads are less comfortable for cycling, so plan your route. For daily basics near campus, walking handles a fair amount.
Milton is a suburban town, so getting around leans more on cars and transit links than on walking everywhere. A car is the most practical way to reach destinations across the spread-out town. Parking is generally easier here than in Boston proper. Many Curry students keep a car for errands and trips beyond the village centers.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Milton is a comfortable suburb, so prices run higher than a small college town but below central Boston. A room in a shared apartment or house often runs about $800 to $1,200 a month, while one-bedroom apartments commonly land between $1,800 and $2,400. Many Curry students share places or look in neighboring towns to bring their share down.
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