Billerica, Massachusetts

Billerica, Massachusetts

Billerica, Massachusetts is 6 miles SE of Lowell, Massachusetts (center to center) and 17 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Middlesex county. The town is part of the Lowell metro area. The population of Billerica is 38,981.

The People and Families of Billerica

In Billerica, about 59% of adults are married. Billerica, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the town is larger than most.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Billerica.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Billerica had a median family income of $72,102.

Political Inclinations

Among Billerica political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $7,050. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Billerica Housing

Of the housing in Billerica, approximately 84% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Billerica, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Billerica strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Billerica, MA

Comparing Billerica to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Billerica Almanac

Billerica Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Billerica Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Billerica residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Billerica, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Billerica

Billerica High Schools (2004)

BILLERICA MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
35 RIVER STREET
978-436-9300
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,630 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

SHAWSHEEN VALLEY VOC TECH
100 COOK STREET
978-667-2111
A Vocational School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,209 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10

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