Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Methuen
Methuen, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,991
Population
52,170
Renter Mix
29% Rent
A quiet suburbia with plenty of outdoor amenities
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Methuen is a charming suburb with a small-town feel, located less than 30 miles from Boston. Residents and visitors alike flock to Edward S. Alekel Veterans Memorial Park for its multi-use recreational areas, including playgrounds, baseball fields, and a street hockey court. A few blocks over, residents can explore the historic Greycourt State Park, which offers enchanting castle ruins and 24 acres of greenery, perfect for picnics and dog walking. During the colder months, residents can visit the Methuen Memorial Music Hall, where various concerts, recitals, and local events are held. There is a mixture of casual indoor and outdoor dining options to choose from in Methuen. Renters will adore the cozy ranch-style homes along with moderately priced apartments that are available for rent in this quiet suburb.
Explore the City
Many Methuen residents are employed by the renowned Holy Family Hospital.
Methuen residents often travel past the Methuen Clocktower on a day-to-day.
Step inside the Nevins Memorial Library near Methuen's historic district.
The Greycourt State Park is a runner and dog walkers haven in Methuen.
Bring your fishing rod or simply look out along the Merrimack River in Methuen.
The Methuen Rail Trail is an explorative journey through the city's surroundings.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$91,911
Average: $110,834
Education
13,606
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
28,177
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Methuen has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Methuen, MA is $1,559 for a studio, $1,988 for one bedroom, $2,386 for two bedrooms, and $3,339 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Methuen has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,988/month
669 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Methuen, MA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
981 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
981 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
1,198 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
1,197 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
981 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
981 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
1,198 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
1,197 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,751 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lawrence Heritage State Park
- Stevens-Coolidge Place
- Smolak Farms
- America's Stonehenge
- Bradford Ski Area
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Manchester Boston Regional
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.