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Billerica

The town was incorporated in 1655.

Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® 73342810

$1,999,990

838 Boston Rd, Billerica, MA 01821
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MLS® 73336227

$1,275,000

18 Baldwin Rd, Billerica, MA 01821
4 Beds 3 Baths 3,468 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 73249906

$1,250,000

00 Confidential, Billerica, MA 01821
2 Baths
Pending
MLS® 73308749

$1,250,000

8 Bover Lane, Billerica, MA 01821
4 Beds 4 Baths 3,600 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 73183009

$1,200,000

0 Capodilupo Lane, Billerica, MA 01821
For Sale
MLS® 73339116

$1,179,000

432 Treble Cove Rd., Billerica, MA 01821
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,794 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73325420

$1,150,000

21 Shedd, Billerica, MA 01821
3 Beds 4 Baths 2,500 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 73056785

$1,100,000

178 Andover Road, Billerica, MA 01821
4 Beds 3 Baths 3,838 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 73288930

$999,900

6 Beaver Place, Billerica, MA 01821
5 Beds 3 Baths 2,199 Sq.Ft.
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Welcome to Billerica

In the early 1630s, a Praying Indian village named Shawshin was at the current site of Billerica, commonly spelled Shawsheen today, as in the Shawsheen River. In 1638, Massachusetts Bay Governor John Winthrop and Lt. Governor Thomas Dudley were granted land along the Concord River in the area, and roughly a dozen families from Cambridge and Charlestown Village had begun to occupy Shawshin by 1652. The settlers chose the name Billerica because some of the families originally came from the town of Billericay in Essex, England.
 
The town was incorporated as Billerica in 1655, on the same day as neighboring Chelmsford and nearby Groton. The original plantation of Billerica was divided during the colonial period into the towns of Billerica, Bedford, Wilmington, and Tewksbury.

On April 19, 1775, the first day of the Revolutionary War, John Hancock, and Samuel Adams, in order to avoid capture by the British, sought refuge in the home of Bellerica farmer Amos Wyman. Amos and his wife, Kezia, took them in, fed them, and gave them a safe place to stay. Later, to express his gratitude, Hancock gave them a cow, a rather nice gift for the time.

The oldest remaining homestead in the town is the Manning Manse built in 1696, which was also the residence of William Manning (1747–1814), the author of The Key of Liberty, a critique of Federalist policies. Other notable Revolutionary War–era residents included Asa Pollard, the first soldier killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill, and Thomas Ditson, who was tarred and feathered in 1775 while on a visit to Boston after attempting to illegally purchase a musket from a soldier of the 47th Regiment of Foot. The song "Yankee Doodle" supposedly became a term of national pride instead of an insult because of this event. The town now celebrates "Yankee Doodle Weekend" every September.

Overview for Billerica, MA

42,024 people live in Billerica, where the median age is 43 and the average individual income is $47,532. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

42,024

Total Population

43 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$47,532

Average individual Income

Around Billerica, MA

There's plenty to do around Billerica, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

72
Very Walkable
Walking Score
52
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Arthur Murray Dance Center - Burlington, Boston Bridal Makeup, and Envy Makeup Artistry.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Arthur Murray Dance Center - Burlington Logo
Active 4.81 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Boston Bridal Makeup Logo
Beauty 2.46 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Envy Makeup Artistry Logo
Beauty 1.92 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
European Nails by Marcela Logo
Beauty 4.96 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars
Andrea Silva Hair Logo
Beauty 4.79 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Threading Forever Logo
Beauty 0.3 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Billerica, MA

Population Households Employment

Billerica has 15,501 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Billerica do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 42,024 people call Billerica home. The population density is 2,935.006 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

42,024

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

43

Median Age

50.88 / 49.12%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
15,501

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$47,532

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
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Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Billerica, MA

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The following schools are within or nearby Billerica. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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