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Billerica, Massachusetts

town · Middlesex County

At a glance

42,003
Population
$612,000
Median home value (all homes)
102% above U.S. median
$711,528
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,282/mo
Median rent
69% above U.S. median
$148,200
Median household income
89% above U.S. median
26.7 min
Average commute
95.6%
Homes with broadband
3.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 135 — 35% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing119% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities24% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost1% below
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates93.8%
College graduates40%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Billerica Economic Development
The page presents Billerica Economic Development as a resource for businesses in the Town of Billerica, with information on business resources, permits and licenses, tax incentives, newsletters, and market analysis. It notes the town’s ability to attract life science, high tech, alternative energy, and homeland security companies.
region Montachusett Regional Planning Com
MRPC provides technical planning assistance to 22 member communities in the Montachusett Region of greater north central Massachusetts, offering comprehensive planning, GIS data analysis, grant writing and administration, and transit/transportation planning services.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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