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Billerica, Massachusetts


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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.

Of Note

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Billerica, MA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men86
Well-Paid Single Women64
Age of the Population62
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Senior Citizens22
Racial Diversity18
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married108
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty97
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times46
Working at Home32
Walking and Biking to Work13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Affordability of Rents21
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime106
Low Violent Crime108

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