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Methuen, MA

Founded 1642Essex CountyElev. 35 m
Population
53,043
Median home
$472,200
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
6
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Methuen

With about 53,043 residents, Methuen is one of Massachusetts's notable places. Methuen was founded in 1642 and sits in Essex County. The median age is 40.5 and the median household income is $103,270. Homes carry a median value of $472,200, and about 73% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (55.6%). Around 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 28 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
53,043
Median age
40.5
Median household income
$103,270
Per-capita income
$44,678
Poverty rate
8.2%
High-school grad or higher
89%
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.5%
Unemployment
6.3%
Avg. commute
28.3 min
Work from home
10.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White55.6%
Hispanic or Latino32.8%
Black5%
Asian3.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts38.9%
Sales & office21%
Service18%
Production, transportation & material moving13.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$472,200
Median gross rent
$1,610/mo
Owner-occupied
72.7%
Median year built
1968
Households
18,816
Avg. household size
2.79

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Methuen has 6 public schools — 4 elementary, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading46%
Math40%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Methuen HighHighGrades 9–12
Comprehensive Grammar SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8
Donald P Timony GrammarElementaryGrades -1–8
Marsh Grammar SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8
Tenney Grammar SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8
Methuen Early Childhood CenterGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime46% below national
Methuen209
Massachusetts327
United States386
↑ 12% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime57% below national
Methuen844
Massachusetts1,150
United States1,952
↓ 22% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Methuen Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Methuen.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Essex County
Coastal floodingVery High
Ice stormVery High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Methuen is in Essex County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Methuen was founded in 1642 and sits in Essex County. Elevation ~35 m.

Map of Methuen
Methuen, MA
Where Methuen is
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Historic places

39 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Barker, Stephen, HouseEmerson, Capt. Oliver, HomesteadEmerson HouseEmmons, G.B., HouseFirst Baptist ChurchHouse at 4 Birch AvenueHouse at 306 BroadwayHouse at 13 Annis Street
Notable people from Methuen
Elias James CoreyJoanne ChoryPamela GidleySusie CastilloGeorges NiangRobert RogersChristopher LennertzCalvin KattarSteve BedrosianSean Furey
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Nearby cities
Lawrence (3 mi)Haverhill (5 mi)Lowell (10 mi)Peabody (18 mi)Woburn (18 mi)Beverly (21 mi)

Common questions

Methuen — frequently asked

What is the population of Methuen, Massachusetts?
Methuen has a population of about 53,043, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Methuen?
The median home value in Methuen is $472,200, and the median gross rent is $1,610/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Methuen safe? What is the crime rate?
Methuen Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 209 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Methuen face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Essex County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, ice storm, hurricane.
How many schools are in Methuen?
Methuen has 6 public schools (4 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Methuen?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Methuen. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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