Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
20%
Billerica
Billerica, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,416
Population
41,745
Renter Mix
21% Rent
Top-notch Boston suburb with a lot to offer
Suburban
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Scenic
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Family-Friendly
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Active
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Historic
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Nestled about 24 miles northwest of Downtown Boston, Billerica is a charming suburb teeming with natural beauty and historic character. Families in particular flock to Billerica for its excellent schools, great commuting options, and close proximity to numerous attractions.
Opportunities for outdoor recreation are abundant in Billerica, with Vietnam Veterans Park, Billerica State Forest, and the Concord River all situated in town. Billerica is also convenient to popular outdoor destinations like Great Brook Farm State Park, Middlesex Fells Reservation, and Minute Man National Historical Park.
Burlington Mall and the University of Massachusetts Lowell are located within a short drive of Billerica, affording residents easy access to plenty of shopping and dining options as well as educational and cultural opportunities. Commuting and traveling from Billerica is a breeze with access to multiple major expressways in addition to the Lowell Line of the MBTA Commuter Rail.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$124,031
Average: $140,155
Education
13,839
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
24,155
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Billerica has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
21%
Non-Renters
79%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Billerica, MA is $1,688 for a studio, $2,401 for one bedroom, $2,733 for two bedrooms, and $3,908 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Billerica has decreased by -5.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,401/month
731 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,375/month
812 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Billerica, MA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
451 Students
Public
Grades K-8
533 Students
Public
Grades K-5
312 Students
Public
Grades K-8
639 Students
Public
Grades K-5
421 Students
Public
Grades K-8
533 Students
Public
Grades K-8
639 Students
Billerica Memorial High School
Public
Grades PK & 6-12
1,737 Students
Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,293 Students
Billerica Memorial High School
Public
Grades PK & 6-12
1,737 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ralph Hill Conservation Area
- Great Brook Farm State Park
- Lowell National Historical Park
- Lowell Heritage State Park
- Minute Man National Historical Park
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
- Manchester Boston Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.