Methuen, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
49,575
Population Density
2,232
Labor Participaton
72.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
29.2%
Median Household Income
$73,492
Median Individual Income
$37,012
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$51,796

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$305,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,160
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,930
Housing Units
18,457
People who reside in Methuen live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
59%
Apt, Condo, Other
41%
Analysis

Income

Households in Methuen earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 22% higher per household.

Housing

Methuen has a median house price of $305,000. The cost of homeownership is higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Methuen is 15% more than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 10%

Demographics

The median age in Methuen is 39. The age of the general population in Methuen is comparable with with the national average.

Methuen ranks average for having an educated population. The percent of residents who have a college degree is comparable with other areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Methuen Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 305,000 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,930 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 1,160 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 4.3% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 29% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 2,232 885 93
Personal Comparison
Methuen Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 73,492 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 37,012 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 51,796 60,923 46,881
Median Age 39.1 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 72.4% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 29.2% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Methuen, MA
2,232
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Methuen is comparable to that of a Suburban Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics