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Billerica, MA

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Top-notch Boston suburb with a lot to offer

Suburban Scenic Family-Friendly Active Historic Commuter

Nestled about 24 miles northwest of Downtown Boston, Billerica is a charming suburb teeming with natural beauty and historic character. Families in particular flock to Billerica for its excellent schools, great commuting options, and close proximity to numerous attractions.

Opportunities for outdoor recreation are abundant in Billerica, with Vietnam Veterans Park, Billerica State Forest, and the Concord River all situated in town. Billerica is also convenient to popular outdoor destinations like Great Brook Farm State Park, Middlesex Fells Reservation, and Minute Man National Historical Park.

Burlington Mall and the University of Massachusetts Lowell are located within a short drive of Billerica, affording residents easy access to plenty of shopping and dining options as well as educational and cultural opportunities. Commuting and traveling from Billerica is a breeze with access to multiple major expressways in addition to the Lowell Line of the MBTA Commuter Rail.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Billerica, MA is $1,598 for a studio, $2,542 for one bedroom, $2,750 for two bedrooms, and $4,171 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Billerica has increased by 3.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,542/month
722 Sq Ft
House
$4,761/month
2,416 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,840/month
2,668 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Billerica, MA

Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

32

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Parker Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

427 Students

7
out of 10

John F Kennedy

Public

Grades K-4

304 Students

7
out of 10

Marshall Middle School

Public

Grades 5-7

604 Students

6
out of 10

Locke Middle

Public

Grades 5-7

549 Students

6
out of 10

Frederick J. Dutile Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

280 Students

6
out of 10

Marshall Middle School

Public

Grades 5-7

604 Students

6
out of 10

Locke Middle

Public

Grades 5-7

549 Students

6
out of 10

Billerica Memorial High School

Public

Grades PK & 8-12

1,726 Students

5
out of 10

Billerica Memorial High School

Public

Grades PK & 8-12

1,726 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ralph Hill Conservation Area
  • Great Brook Farm State Park
  • Lowell National Historical Park
  • Lowell Heritage State Park
  • Minute Man National Historical Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International
  • Manchester Boston Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.