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Methuen Town, MA
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Methuen Town, MA
At a Glance
How Methuen Town Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Methuen Town's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Methuen Town a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Methuen Town residents earn a median household income of $103,270 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,678. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,884 business establishments, including 967 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Methuen Town is $472,200 , 68% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $497,255. Median rent is $1,610/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Methuen Town reports 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,088/100K. The murder rate is 2.0/100K.
Education
30.5% of adults in Methuen Town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Methuen Town has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.