Cost of Living in Methuen Town, MA

Population: 53,043 • 2026 Data

$103,270
Median Household Income
+33% vs national
$1,610
Median Monthly Rent
+19% vs national
$472,200
Median Home Value
+39% vs national
6.3%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Methuen Town

The median home value in Methuen Town, MA is $472,200. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,610, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,836.

Rent-to-income ratio: 18.7%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Methuen Town, MA is $103,270. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%, with a labor force of 29,932 people.

Data Sources

All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.

Verify at data.census.gov