At a Glance
Median Income
$103,270
$44,678 per capita
Home Value
$472,200
Zillow: $497,255
Median Rent
$1,610/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.5%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
12.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Methuen Town a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 6.3% (75% 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.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population53,043
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,332/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born24.0%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$103,270
Per Capita$44,678
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$32,666M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,414
Housing
A
Home Value$472,200
Rent$1,610
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$497,255
Housing Units19,856
Rent Burden33.3%
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation167 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.5%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries38
Did You Know?
Methuen Town was founded in 1642.
The median home in Methuen Town was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Beverly Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
24.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
There are 967 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.