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Methuen Town, MA Community

35 discussions from residents and visitors

Anna A.

Is Methuen Town getting better or worse?

Random thought, Household incomes average around $103,270 in Methuen Town. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varie...

0 replies 22 upvotes living
Elena Miller

Just moved to Methuen Town, any tips?

Hey, We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Methuen Town sits at 187.3 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,610 for rent here. Median household income is $103,270, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. People h...

0 replies 16 upvotes moving
Piper Wilson

Affordable areas near Methuen Town?

With a population of 53,043, Methuen Town is a smaller city. Should I be concerned?

3 replies 15 upvotes housing
Carson Lee

How are the schools in Methuen Town?

First post here. I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 53,043 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Methuen Town sits at 187.3 per 100K. With a population of 53,043, Methuen Town is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 5.8%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,610/month f...

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Paisley Ramos

Methuen Town vs Houston -which is better?

Hi all, With a population of 53,043, Methuen Town is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Thoughts? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to l...

7 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
Nicholas R.

Starting a business in Methuen Town?

Random thought, People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I overthinking this?

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Adam R.

Is Methuen Town worth moving to in 2026?

Hey, With a population of 53,043, Methuen Town is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $472,200 on average. The median home value here is around $472,200, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 5.8%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for famili...

3 replies 24 upvotes moving
Piper Wilson

Quick question about Methuen Town

OK so I'm a college student here and Rent is about $1,610/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about average. The median home value here is around $472,200, which is pretty steep. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I think it's a great ...

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Nicholas R.

Grocery stores in Methuen Town -recommendations?

So, I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $103,270 in Methuen Town. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. ...

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Isaac Cox

Best companies to work for in Methuen Town?

I'm retired and Crime rate is something to consider -Methuen Town sits at 187.3 per 100K. Homes are going for about $472,200 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Let me know your thoughts. The parks and outdoor areas ...

18 replies 26 upvotes jobs
Elijah Parker

Co-working spaces in Methuen Town?

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2009. Household incomes average around $103,270 in Methuen Town. You can expect to pay around $1,610 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What neighb...

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Everett Morgan

Pros and cons of Methuen Town after 4 years

I'm retired and Crime rate is something to consider -Methuen Town sits at 187.3 per 100K. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $472,200 on average. Poverty rate is 5.8%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $103,270, which feels pretty sol...

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Cora Kim

Methuen Town quality of life -am I missing something?

Curious what people think. I'm a 22-year-old data analyst and Homes are going for about $472,200 on average. Median household income is $103,270, which feels pretty solid for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Is this normal for Methue...

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Isabella R.

Commute times in Methuen Town -how bad?

So, I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $1,610/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $103,270 in Methuen Town. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Avery Price

Best hidden gems in Methuen Town

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My partner and I are With a population of 53,043, Methuen Town is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,610 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Methuen Town sits at 187.3 per 100K. Household incomes average around $103,270 in Meth...

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Roman Jones

Is it worth buying in Methuen Town?

Been meaning to ask this. Am I wrong here? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Madelyn Stewart

Best kept secrets of Methuen Town, MA

First post here. The median home value here is around $472,200, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Methuen Town sits at 187.3 per 100K. Poverty rate is 5.8%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the righ...

1 replies 5 upvotes best-worst
Isabella R.

Relocating to Methuen Town, MA -pros and cons?

First post here. We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varie...

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Isaac Cox

Just moved to Methuen Town, any tips?

Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from Memphis and Rent is about $1,610/month for a decent place.

3 replies 20 upvotes moving
Madelyn Stewart

Is Methuen Town getting better or worse?

Alright, I work in retail and It's a a smaller city city with about 53,043 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Methuen Town sits at 187.3 per 100K. Household incomes average around $103,270 in Methuen Town. With a population of 53,043, Methuen Town is a smaller city. Night life is decent if...

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Willow Torres

Studio apartments in Methuen Town -options?

Hello, Rent is about $1,610/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Madelyn Stewart

What Methuen Town does better than anywhere else

Random thought, I'm single, late 40s, and Rent is about $1,610/month for a decent place. With a population of 53,043, Methuen Town is a smaller city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Would love some local perspective. Looking forward to...

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Jack W.

What surprised you most about Methuen Town?

OK so I'm originally from Phoenix and Median household income is $103,270, which feels pretty solid for the area. Thoughts?

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Cora Kim

Weekend activities in Methuen Town?

Longtime lurker here, Crime rate is something to consider -Methuen Town sits at 187.3 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent ye...

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Cora Kim

Is Methuen Town worth moving to in 2026?

Crime rate is something to consider -Methuen Town sits at 187.3 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community...

1 replies 8 upvotes moving
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