Billerica is a medium-sized town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 41,319 people and seven associated neighborhoods, Billerica is the 35th largest community in Massachusetts.

Housing costs in Billerica are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Massachusetts.

Also of interest is that Billerica has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Billerica telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 14.56% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Because of many things, Billerica is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, Billerica really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is Billerica perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.

The education level of Billerica ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Billerica, 41.11% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.

The per capita income in Billerica in 2022 was $54,144, which is middle income relative to Massachusetts, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $216,576 for a family of four.

Billerica is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Billerica home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Billerica residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Billerica include Irish, Italian, English, German, and French.

The most common language spoken in Billerica is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.