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Introduction to Billerica, Massachusetts
Billerica, Massachusetts is 6 miles SE of Lowell, Massachusetts 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.
Billerica History
The city of Billerica originated from a Native American village of the early 1630s. At that time it was known as Shawsheen. There is a Native American burial site in the city that dates back to 1000 B.C. In 1638, Lt. Governor Thomas Dudley and Massachusetts Bay Governor John Winthrop were granted the land of present day Billerica and for the first time the city was settled by whites. They named the land Shawsheen Plantation. During the 1650s, families from Cambridge and Charlestown Village settled in this area. In 1655, the town of Billerica was incorporated.
Billerica and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Billerica
If you are fond of wildlife and hiking, you will simply love the wildlife refuge and the forest of Billerica. There are several historical sites and museums, parks, playgrounds, and shopping centers. The city also offers good transportation and within a short drive you can reach the sea coast, mountains and other attractions of Boston. Every September, the city celebrates the “Yankee Doodle Weekend."
Billerica Transportation
The closest major airport is Boston Logan International.
Billerica Higher Education
The University of Massachusetts - Lowell serves the area.
Billerica strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
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| 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% | |
Comparing Billerica to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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