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.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 14.56% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. 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.

Billerica is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Billerica’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

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 2018 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.