What are the schools like in Methuen Town, MA?

Methuen Town is served primarily by Methuen. The district operates 5 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.7:1.

What is the median household income in Methuen Town?

The median household income in Methuen Town, MA is $93,681 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.4%.

What is the weather like in Methuen Town, MA?

Methuen Town has an average high temperature of 35.1°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 57.8 inches.

Methuen Town, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Methuen Town, MA affordable or expensive?

Methuen Town's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Methuen Town is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $439,500 and the median rent is $1,514 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Methuen Town, MA?

Methuen Town has a violent crime rate of 175.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 796.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Methuen Town, MA a Good Place to Live?

Methuen Town is a mid-sized city of 52,812 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $93,681 and a 6.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Methuen Town stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Methuen Town is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Methuen Town city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.6

Methuen Town's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Methuen Town costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Methuen Town, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$439,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,514	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$93,681	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Methuen Town's violent crime rate is 175.8 per 100,000 residents — 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

175.8 /100k

Property Crime

796.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Methuen Town is served primarily by Methuen. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Methuen Town, MA	National Avg
School District	Methuen	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Methuen Town sees average highs of 35.1°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 49.2 inches of annual precipitation and 57.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Methuen Town, MA
Average High — January	35.1°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	49.2"
Annual Snowfall	57.8"

Demographics

Metric	Methuen Town, MA	National Avg
Population	52,812	—
Median Age	40.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	62.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	25.7%	18.9%
Asian	4.2%	6.3%
Under 18	20.6%	22.2%
65 and over	17.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lawrence, MA 3 mi Haverhill, MA 5 mi Andover, MA 6 mi Lowell, MA 10 mi Boxford, MA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Methuen Town

Methuen Town, MA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

01844 01826

Methuen Town vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methuen Town, MA affordable or expensive?

Methuen Town's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Methuen Town roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $439,500 and median rent is $1,514/month.

What is the crime rate in Methuen Town, MA?

Methuen Town's violent crime rate is 175.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 796.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Methuen Town?

Public schools in Methuen Town are operated by Methuen. The district has 5 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 30.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Methuen Town, MA a good place to live?

Methuen Town, MA has a population of 52,812, a median household income of $93,681, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Methuen Town?

Methuen Town averages 35.1°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.2 inches with about 57.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Methuen Town?

Methuen Town, MA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 01844, 01826.

What is the population of Methuen Town?

The population of Methuen Town, Massachusetts is 52,812 with a median age of 40.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Methuen Town?

Key numbers for living in Methuen Town: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $439,500, median household income $93,681, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Methuen Town side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.