Merrimack Valley · Town guide
Living in Billerica, MA.
A large suburban town with a commuter rail station in North Billerica, access to Route 3, and a mix of older villages and newer neighborhoods.
Billerica at a glance
- Median single-family
- $712,500
- ▼ 1.7% vs. last year
- Median condo
- $492,000
- ▲ 0.4% vs. last year
- Days on market
- 39
- single-family, year to date
- Sale vs. original list
- 102.3%
- single-family, year to date
- Residential tax rate
- $11.61
- per $1,000, FY2026
- Population
- 42,978
- 2024 Census estimate, +2.1% since 2020
- To Boston
- 17 mi
- straight line to City Hall
- MBTA rail & ferry
- Commuter rail
Billerica market · August 2026 year to date
The numbers, before the opinions.
| Measure | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $712,500 | $492,000 |
| Change vs. last year | ▼ 1.7% | ▲ 0.4% |
| Sales closed | 172 | 53 |
| Median days on market | 39 | 37 |
| Sale price vs. original list | 102.3% | 99.5% |
| For sale at month end | 31 | 11 |
| Months of supply | 1.3 | 1.9 |
Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Billerica Local Market Update (PDF, opens in a new tab) (MLS PIN data). Year-to-date figures except homes for sale and months of supply, which are for the latest month. A town median is a starting point; the right price is street by street.
Side by side · August 2026 year to date
How does Billerica compare with nearby towns?
| Town | Median single-family | Median condo | Days on market | Tax rate (FY2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billerica | $712,500 ▼ 1.7% | $492,000 | 39 | $11.61 |
| Tewksbury | $760,000 ▲ 2.4% | $528,500 | 30 | $12.56 |
| Wilmington | $795,000 ▲ 3.9% | $643,750 | 28 | $11.41 |
| Chelmsford | $740,000 ▲ 1.4% | $453,850 | 32 | $13.27 |
| Lowell | $544,000 ▲ 3.4% | $345,000 | 33 | $11.35 |
| Dracut | $599,900 ▲ 2.2% | $392,000 | 28 | $9.67 |
Year-to-date medians from each town's MAR Local Market Update; tax rates per $1,000 from the Mass. Division of Local Services. Nearby = closest town centers among the towns I cover.
Town guide
What it's like to live in Billerica.
What is it like to live in Billerica?
Billerica is big and mostly residential, with village areas like North Billerica and Pinehurst and a historic town center. Route 3 runs through town.
It offers a lot of single-family choice at a median below many nearby suburbs.
What are Billerica's neighborhoods like?
A quick orientation, not a ranking:
| Area | What it's like | Worth a look if you want |
|---|---|---|
| Billerica Center | Historic center and town common | A traditional center |
| North Billerica | Village area with the commuter rail station | Rail access |
| Pinehurst | Residential neighborhood on the town's south side | Established neighborhoods |
| Near Route 3 | Suburban neighborhoods with highway access | Commuting by car |
What does housing look like in Billerica?
Billerica is mostly single-family, with capes, ranches, colonials, and split-levels, plus condos.
How is the commute from Billerica to Boston?
Billerica has a commuter rail station in North Billerica on the Lowell Line. Route 3 and I-495 serve drivers.
Where do people spend time in Billerica?
- The Concord River and Shawsheen River
- Town conservation land
- Billerica Center's town common
What should buyers and sellers know about Billerica?
- Proximity to North Billerica's station matters for rail commuters.
- Homes near Route 3 can have highway noise.
For public school information, see the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's school and district profiles (Billerica Public Schools).
Questions people actually ask.
Does Billerica have a train?
Yes, at North Billerica on the Lowell Line into North Station.
Is Billerica affordable?
Its single-family median was below many nearby suburbs through August 2026.
MBTA stations in Billerica
- Commuter rail: North Billerica (Lowell Line)
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What is the median home price in Billerica, MA?
The median single-family sale price in Billerica was $712,500 for August 2026 year to date, compared with $725,000 for the same period a year earlier. The median condo sold for $492,000. Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MLS PIN data).
How fast are homes selling in Billerica?
Single-family homes that sold in Billerica during August 2026 year to date spent a median of about 39 days on market and sold for 102.3% of their original list price on average, according to MAR.
What is the property tax rate in Billerica, MA?
Billerica's FY2026 residential property tax rate is $11.61 per $1,000 of assessed value (Massachusetts Division of Local Services). On a home assessed at the median single-family sale price, that's roughly $8,270 a year; your actual bill depends on the assessed value.
Is there public transit from Billerica to Boston?
Yes. MBTA service in Billerica: commuter rail: North Billerica (Lowell Line). Check the MBTA's current schedules for times.
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Billerica homes for sale right now.
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Sources: market figures, Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Local Market Update (data: MLS PIN; © ShowingTime Plus); tax rate, Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Municipal Databank, Tax Rates by Class; population, U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates for cities and towns; stations, MBTA (V3 API); distance, OpenStreetMap Nominatim (town center); miles are straight-line to Boston City Hall. Numbers retrieved 2026-09-25.