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Billerica

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  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Boston, MA
  • 77 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    Billerica is a suburb of Boston with a population of 42,791. Billerica is in Middlesex County. Living in Billerica offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Billerica there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Billerica and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Billerica are above average.
    About Billerica...
    Population
    42,791

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $371,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,340
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      19%
    • Own
      81%
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    Billerica Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      58.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      15.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      87.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      276.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      20.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      13%

    Working in Billerica

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $99,453
    National
    $55,322
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    Great place to live! Safe, great people, great towns around like, Burlington, Bedford, Wilmington and Tewksbury. Highly recommend.
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    Billerica is a beautiful town to live in. Everyone is extremely friendly, and there are so many things to do. Whatever you need, you won't even have to leave the comfort of your own town. There are many schools, all with a great curriculum to ensure quality education. The neighborhoods are safe and full of families for a good experience. Billerica consists of people who are extremely proud to be from Billerica. The town has the most pride I've ever encountered. If you really want to get a taste, visit the Thanksgiving football game against our rivals, Chelmsford. I am happy and grateful to be from Billerica.
    Billerica is a small town with a big city feel. For the most part everyone knows everyone depending on your involment in the town. The politics here are just like everywhere else and the school systems are perfect. I would recommend anyone trying to move closer to Boston, come check out Billerica!